June 20, 2013
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
In no other industry is mobile information as important as it is in the construction sphere. With the technical evolution of smart phones and tablets, all the key players in any construction endeavour can communicate and access all the latest information. Whether you are looking up code details or nailing patterns, there’s an app for that!
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June 14, 2013
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
Faced with psychological and physical disabilities, many returning veterans experience dire hardships including financial difficulties, lack of employment and even homelessness. Now members of the building industry in the US and Canada are using their skills and resources to provide specialized accommodation for returning veterans.
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June 5, 2013
/ Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder
Sometimes you might find that your subfloor gets a few chips in it which you would like to fill and level. Let your good friend the Ol’ Sage Builder tell you how it’s done!
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June 4, 2013
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
We’ve compiled a list of all the construction abbreviations we use most often as a resource to builders, engineers, framers, dealers, architects and other trades. This list is a work in progress, so if you have any abbreviations we’ve missed, leave them in the comments section and we’ll add them to the list.
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June 1, 2013
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Preparing your home for hurricane season helps to mitigate damage during high wind events and reduces the risk of injury or death for home occupants. We have already discussed a number of ways in which to prepare your family for inclement weather, and here are some hurricane preparedness tips for your home.
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May 29, 2013
/ Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder
When it comes to installing Norbord products on your roof it’s best to not have your head in the clouds. Read this weeks advice from the Ol’ Sage Builder regarding if you can install over an existing real wood roof.
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May 28, 2013
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The devastating effect of high winds and floods on residential homes is catastrophic, but there are precautions you can take in the short term that will help to bolster the strength of your home and keep your family safe. We bring you a two-part guide to hurricane, tornado and tropical storm preparation so that you can be ready for any high-wind event.
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May 23, 2013
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If it’s time to replace your roof, cedar roof shingles are an attractive, but more expensive option than asphalt shingles. In fact, cedar roof shakes can be six or seven times the price of asphalt roofing. If you are considering a shift from cedar shingles to asphalt, there are a number of factors to consider.
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May 22, 2013
/ Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder
Read on for this weeks insight from our Ol’ Sage Builder and learn if your OSB will meet the requirements of classification B when tested in conformance with CAN4-S124-M.
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May 16, 2013
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
When installing attic insulation, a case can be made for both radiant barrier sheathing with typical types of insulation as well as spray foam insulation. A number of factors should be taken into consideration when choosing between these two, especially the climate zone that you’re building in. Radiant barrier sheathing is inexpensive and reflects thermal radiation to keep attic spaces cool. Spray foam offers insulation and provides some sound proofing from outside noise.
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