Sometimes, you just have to say the same thing over and over. And we're going to do it again. (As one of our building inspectors says, "I love, admire and respect redundancy.") Last week, we discovered a brand new deck built with (alas) 4x4 posts...…
We know it’s warm outside, but just for a moment, we want you to think about winter – because what what you do with that summer roofing project now could save you a whole host of headaches once the snow starts flying. This time of…
This unobtrusive white pipe is Code-mandated, and could save a homeowner thousands of dollars. Our “tip of the week” this week is a little step almost all builds require that costs $20-$80, but may save thousands down the road. We’re talking about what’s called a…
It might not be an understatement to consider open-web joists one of the most significant advances in construction practice in the last 30 years. These engineer-backed alternatives to the typical old-fashioned floor joist are strong, surprisingly light, and make installation of things like air ducts,…
If you’re thinking of a new build or a renovation where shingles are in the mix for the siding, here’s a bit of information you need to know.In this part of the world, National Building Code mandates a 1cm gap between the shingles and the…