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Roofing Materials Storage Quick-Tip

Proper storage and handling of roofing materials at the job site ensures peak performance.Insulation, underlayment, felts, and polymer-modified bitumen sheets should be stored indoors; water-based adhesives, acrylic coatings and emulsions should be protected from freezing. If indoor storage is not...

Deck Building & Mold Prevention

Of course, homeowners bear the greatest burden for keeping new decks free from mold, but there are some things a builder can do: Gap the decking properly (minimum 1/8”) for drainage. Pitch the deck properly away from the house for drainage (minimum 1/8” in 8’). Space the ledger away from the wall...

Job Site Tip: Sealing Ductwork

Mastic is a sealant paste applied to joints and connection in ductwork, and can be used on cracks up to 1/4” wide. Use fiberglass mesh to help seal holes larger than 1/4” wide. Foil tape and butyl-backed foil tape can be used to seal holes and cracks as well. To achieve a good seal for a long time,...

How to Repair Old Windows

One of the advantages of having old windows in your house is that for most problems, a simple repair job is all that you need. They are designed in such a way that repairs can be done piecemeal, unlike some modern replacement windows that would require either to be sent back to the factory for...

Use System Thinking On Your Next Roofing Project.

There is more to roofing than just nailing down shingles. A roofing system must also adequately ventilate the attic space. Proper roof ventilation prevents shingles from curling and reduces energy bills. Research shows that a simple balanced system of soffit vents and continuous ridge vents is the...

Hardwood Moulding Installation

Architectural details done with hardwood mouldings are the perfect finishing touches to your workmanship. Chair rails, crown mouldings and other decorative enhancements in oak, poplar, cherry, maple, ash, walnut and beautiful North American hardwoods go a long way toward making your work into a...

Some "Sound" Installing Advice

Increasing the mass of partitions in light construction is neither aesthetically pleasing nor cost-effective as a method of sound control. Discontinuous construction methods, however, reduce sound transmission by as much as 6 to 10 dB, with little added cost. A further reduction of 5 to 15 dB is...

Roofing Tip: Preventing Ice Dams

The National Roofing Contractors Association recommends using a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet underlayment in areas where ice-dam protection is required. An ice-dam protection membrane should extend from an eave’s edge to a point 24” inside the interior face of a building’s exterior...

Environmental Benefits Of Building With Wood

Don’t let anybody tell you wood is not a “green” building product. Wood circulates energy savings throughout its life.To start, wood-frame construction is easy to insulate to high standards when compared to alternative framing materials. Wood itself has very good insulating properties. Inch for...

What’s The “Greenest” Insulation Around?

Evidence suggests fiberglass, rock wool and slag wool insulation beat out cellulose insulation hands down. What’s more, fiberglass, rock wool and slag wool insulation qualify for use in the Weatherization Assistance Program. While there are several types of insulation typically used for the...