Here’s yet another post about decks, because decks seem to be one of those things where some improper construction takes place. Today, we’re going to talk about beams (again.) In a deck, the beam is the horizontal member that spans the posts (which are 6x6 in…
After extensive discussions in our office this morning, we have determined that the warm bright thing many of us saw throughout Saturday and for portions of Sunday was, in fact, a thing called “the Sun.” Apparently, sightings of this “sun” are common, and is associated…
On the whole, screws are not permitted for any kind of structural construction. In the last few weeks, our inspectors have noticed a few situations – mostly with do-it-yourself homeowners – where people have used screws rather than nails for structural work - that is,…
Renovations are challenging projects: they’re frequently messy and full of surprises. The building inspectors at the Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission want to help make sure one of those surprises isn’t a violation of the National Building Code of Canada. Here’s a quick guide to…
This week, we’re going to correct a common myth – and maybe put some cash back in your wallet in the process. Many people believe that if you have an attached garage on a home that you must install fire-rated drywall between the garage and…