5 Best Curb-Appeal Home Improvements
These five tips can vastly improve the curb appeal of your new build.
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How to Stay Competitive in a Competitive Environment
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 …
Inadequate Panel Spacing – A Costly Mistake!
Spacing OSB panels 1/8” should be a basic fact of life for builders and their crews.
How to Use a Thermal Camera with a Blower Door Test
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.
Save Time and Money with these Estimate Tips
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.
Framer Profile: Luis Sanchez
Discover how Luis went from being a clean-up worker in the framing industry to finding success in the American Dream.
Framer Profile: Alex Duenas
Discover Alex’s inspiring story of becoming a Framer Profile in the framing industry without formal training!
Framer Profile: Lenar Umanzar
Learn how Lenar, an American citizen, overcame poverty and fulfilled his dream of construction, in this Framer Profile
Framer Profile: Scott Dean
Scott has been a Framer Profile for 24 years and is the general manager of field operations. Learn about his journey and challenges facing the labor shortage.
The Importance of Attic Ventilation
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.