QuakeZone provides a continuous load path which, when used with a professional designer’s fastener schedule, meets building code and helps withstand the kinds of shear forces your home is subjected to during an earthquake.
Builder Insights / Podcast
Discover reasons to use TallWall/ Windstorm construction for your projects.
OSB Subfloor Now Allowed in Florida’s HVHZ
Builders now have more choices of subflooring with enhanced performance. The 8th Edition Florida Building Code now allows OSB to be used for subflooring.
Building Code Changes to Keep Up with Climate Change
Only about a third of the US has building codes that ensure buildings are able to resist natural disasters. This not only threatens lives and properties, but increasing flood and fire incidents are causing insurers to leave some coastal states like Florida, Louisiana and California.
How to Select the Right Hard Hat
Not all hard hats are created equally, and the technology and design have improved over the last couple of years.
Building Hurricane-Resistant Homes
As rebuilding efforts commence in the wake of this summer’s storms, construction professionals seek ways to ensure that homes are safer and built to withstand major wind events. There are several techniques that will help to keep property and lives safe.
Removing a piece of OSB sub flooring
Need to remove a piece of tongue and groove OSB subflooring panel to get some wiring through to my attic? Get your answer here!
Raised Heel Trusses Improve Energy Efficiency While Reducing Costs
Stringent new building codes require improved efficiency of building envelopes through better insulation. While more expensive insulation methods, like spray foam, may have greater R-values, it is possible to meet the required high R-values using less expensive fibreglass or cellulose insulation with a raised heel truss.
Furnace Maintenance Tips
As the seasons change, it’s time to give your heating system a once-over to avoid any mid-winter freezes from dysfunctional furnaces. Regular maintenance of your ducting and furnace can reduce energy costs, and improve the efficiency and longevity of your furnace.
5 Best Curb-Appeal Home Improvements
These five tips can vastly improve the curb appeal of your new build.