Is Your Home Safe From Radon?
Radon is an often-overlooked hazard that all home owners should be aware of. Radon has serious consequences for the health of homeowners and should be a top priority for construction professionals.
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Plywood or OSB?
Both OSB and plywood are made by gluing and pressing wood together, although the process of doing so differs considerably.
Summer Renovations that Give you the Most Bang for your Buck
Homeowners are increasingly looking to reduce the monthly costs of running their home by improving their building’s energy envelope. As the summer temperatures rise, you can maximize your home’s energy efficiency by focusing on the following areas.
Is installing Windstorm horizontally a good idea?
Thinking about installing your Windstorm panels horizontally? Is it even possible? You best check in with the Ol’ Sage Builder before starting that project, he’ll set you right!
Tips for Preventing Nail Pops in Drywall
Nail or screw pops occur from time to time. The average house has about 25,000 to 35,000 fasteners, so a dozen screw pops is normal, but when you’re getting hundreds, you have a serious problem and a very expensive callback. Here are some construction tips to help prevent screw and nail pops so you save time and money.
4 Essential Ways to Increase Productivity Part 2
In the second installation on ways to increase productivity, we look at how equipment and planning can help to streamline your processes onsite to save you time and money.
No Wax on the surface of OSB
Curious to know if you should use the wax side or the other side of OSB? It’s a common question which the Ol’ Sage Builder as the answer too!
Safety Upgrades to discuss with your Customers
Fires and gas leaks are always on the minds of homeowners who want to protect their property and keep their family safe. As technology improves, our fire and gas detection appliances get smarter all the time. When completing renovations or a new build, be sure to keep your clients up to date with the latest safety options.
Why Advanced Framing in Raised-Wood Flooring is a Smart Choice
This year’s hurricane season has been brutal with damage to property and loss of life causing many whose homes have been affected to rethink their rebuilds. As construction professionals, offering raised-wood flooring options could really level up your game.
Overcoming the Challenges of Sustainable Design on your Jobsite
Construction professionals with experience may be finding the new home-building landscape challenging. Innovation and sustainability can be achieved with relatively little disruption to the way you build, using those tried and tested methods that you know work.
