Most homeowners are aware that they get what they pay for and are willing to spend more to get quality service from contactors. Here’s a couple of tips on how to get your message across.Get the Word OutThe best recommendation is from a trusted friend or family member. Offer existing clients a discount on future …
Ambient temperatures and moisture conditions cause a constant state of expansion and contraction in every substance there is, whether solid, liquid or gas. This explains why bridges have expansion joints, why sidewalks have expansion joints and why you have to space structural panels such as OSB with an 1/8” gap at joints to give them …
As building codes and eco-savvy customers demand more energy efficiency from their homes, it has fallen to the construction professionals to create an effective building envelope. In this task, the blower door test plays a vital role in helping builders to find the gaps in the building envelope and seal them.
You need to produce accurate estimates that don’t price you out of the running, and ensure your profit margins. You can’t spend hours on these, so you need to have a system in place to save time and prevent costly mistakes.
The framing industry is one in which the American dream is still alive and kicking. That means you can start at the bottom with little or no experience and training and, if you work hard and show dedication, you will be rewarded. Luis first entered the framing industry a little more than 10 years ago …
Alex began framing in 1999 right out of high school. He’d been considering a number of careers as well as joining the Navy, but he hadn’t found a good fit. While he made up his mind, he got a job with a friend who had been working in the framing industry for three years. He …
Lenar grew up on his father’s farm in El Salvador. He didn’t have a bike or shoes and didn’t know what a TV was. School was an hour and a half away on foot and, after school, he worked on the family farm. He and three brothers shared a bed. His dream was to come …
Scott has been a framer for about 24 years. He started straight out of school when he went to work for a client of his dad’s who drove a truck for a truss and lumber company. Scott learned on the job, so he started as a laborer—cleaning up on jobsites before graduating to the skill …
Ventilating your attic is key to reducing moisture and avoiding mold. Attic ventilation is a critical factor to ensure that moisture and hot summer air issues are addressed correctly. This will help to preserve the structural integrity of your roof system, reduce energy costs in the warm summer months, improve the effectiveness of your insulation in the winter months and prevent the formation of ice dams.
Did your roof sheathing get caught out in the rain? Worried what being wet might have done to it? Let the Ol’ Sage Builder fill you in on the details!
