Are all air leaks the same?
In an effort to create an airtight building envelope, you may want to know which gaps to focus your energy on. When considering air leaks, there are some that will give you more bang for your energy efficient buck.
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Ol Sage Tips to Using a Nail Gun
Nail guns help to expedite building work and can be a real asset to construction teams. While they help to speed up the works, they must be used correctly to ensure a high standard of workmanship – so read on for some usage tips from the Ol’ Sage!
Melting Ice Off OSB
Here is an interesting question that is probably affecting most of you at this time of the year – what’s the best way to melt ice off your OSB!
Fixing telegraphing issues on horizontal 8′ panel edges
The Norbord team offers some solutions for a telegraphing issue that one of their clients is having with their roof that appears on the horizontal 8′ panel edges (sometimes running the length of the roof).
Tips for Building with Wood
Wood is a renewable, eco-friendly resource that is growing in popularity as a building material. When building with wood, it is important to understand how wood reacts to ambient environmental conditions in order to ensure its longevity. Wood will expand in humid conditions and shrink in dry conditions. It is essential that you allow it …
Use the Right Wood Floor Cleaners
There is a wealth of wood floor cleaners on the market today, but some are not recommended by hardwood flooring manufacturers.
Prevent Buckling with Proper Spacing
The APA (the Engineered Woo Association) recommends that construction professionals leave a 1/8-inch gap between each panel edge and end joint. As ambient moisture changes, your OSB or plywood panels will expand and contract. When you butt the panels together tightly, there is no room for expansion and this can cause buckling in the panels. …
Plywood or OSB?
Both OSB and plywood are made by gluing and pressing wood together, although the process of doing so differs considerably.
Should I Belong to the HBA?
The local chapter of the Home Builder’s Association (HBA) is an essential cog in the making of a successful home building company. There are many really great reasons for you to join your local HBA. When prospective clients are looking for reliable, competent construction companies, one of their most popular sources of information is the HBA. Each HBA has a list of construction companies that they make available to the client; you get a free referral and the client knows that you are a reputable firm.
Seal Eyebrow Roof to Improve Energy Efficiency
When the areas around an eyebrow roof are not sealed and insulated, air leakage and moisture reduce the effectiveness of the building envelope. The Ol’ Sage gives you a few tips on the matter in todays blog post.
