Installing Longer Wall Panels Vertically
Can you install our longer OSB Wall sheathing panels vertically? Well, of course you can and the Ol’ Sage lets you know why you should.
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Reduce your Jobsite Pollution
Not only does sustainable construction create a more environmentally friendly jobsite, but it can also attract younger workers to your company.
Building for Hurricane Season
Now building to protect against loss of life and property damage is easier than you think.
Sealing Air Leaks in your Building Envelope
As homeowners strive to reduce their monthly costs, construction professionals are finding innovative ways of reducing air leakage.
Raised-heel Trusses Save Time and Money
More and more home builders are recognizing the importance of insulation in achieving a good home energy envelope and the improved energy efficiency that home buyers are demanding. With raised-heel trusses, you not only get more space to put insulation, you also get trusses that offer greater curb appeal. Here’s how they can save you time and money.
Minimize moisture content on your wall sheathing?
Did your wall sheathing get wet? Well, best listen to the Ol’ Sage Builder regarding the maximum moisture content before closing up your walls.
Does OSB emit Volatile Organic Compounds?
We recently received a message from one of our readers, and the Ol Sage thought he would pass it along as it is important to be concerned about Volatile Organic Compounds.
Blower Door Testing 101
Building enveloped that perform poorly reduce energy efficiency, increase ROI times, and increase carbon footprints and utility bills for building owners. A blower door test can help to establish the airtightness of small to medium buildings, measure the flow of air between different areas in a building and test the airtightness of ductwork.
Understanding R-value and U-value
Knowing what R-value and U-values mean is key to following energy issues and to selecting products that best suit the climate zone you are building in. R-value is essentially a product’s resistance to heat flow. Adversely, U-value measures the rate of heat transfer. This means that products with a lower U-value will be more energy efficient. It is tempting to think that these two values are direct opposites of each other, but there are some important differences to note.
9-Foot Trims Increased Popularity
The trend toward more 9-foot ceilings in both single-family and multifamily housing starts is really gaining traction. Surveys shows increased production output in 2011 and 2012 of 9-foot and longer trims with no end in sight to this trend. Read on for more details…
