Tips to Make your Move Easier
While it’s never going to be fun, there are ways you can make your move easier for you and your family. Here are some tips and tricks from moving pros to make your relocation as seamless as possible.
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Installation Tips for Asphalt Shingle Roofs
Perhaps one of the most pervasive roofing options in North America, the asphalt shingle roof is a durable and cost-effective roofing option. In order to get the most curb appeal from your installation, here are some tips on installing asphalt shingles for optimum results.
Greening Your Old Condo Building can Save You Money
Even in older condo buildings, residents and owners can make changes to reduce their energy usage and their impact on the environment. Here are just some of the ways you can update your old condo building to reduce your monthly bills and your impact on Mother Nature.
Selling? Here’s how to Compete with New Homes on the Market
If you are about to put your older home on the market, you will have to compete with new builds in your area. Spending a few dollars on some carefully-chosen renovations can earn you more in the long run and ensure that your home sells quickly.
The APA: A Valuable Resource for Industry Professionals Part 2
The APA has helped to promote ingenuity in the building industry for over 70 years. It has become the gold standard in engineered wood products and industry professionals the world over turn to the APA as their trusted partner in building excellence. We get an exclusive look into how this incredible organization works with its partners to find building solutions for the changing market needs.
The APA: A Valuable Resource for Industry Professionals Part 1
The APA has helped to promote ingenuity in the building industry for over 70 years. It has become the gold standard in engineered wood products and industry professionals the world over turn to the APA as their trusted partner in building excellence. We get an exclusive look into how this incredible organization works with its partners to find building solutions for the changing market needs.
Construction Tips for Building Smarter, not Harder
Everyone has their own tips and tricks that help you to build faster and more accurately. Here are some of the best construction tips shared by seasoned pros.
Scaffolding Safety Tips
Not practicing good scaffolding safety protocols can result in damage to property and equipment and, more importantly, injuries to workers. Always keep up to date on code and safety requirements and ensure that scaffolding safety protocols are followed so your jobsite is safe for you and your crew.
The Real Cost of Callbacks
Understanding the true cost of callbacks will mean that your crew members understand that taking time to do things properly and double checking their work may take a little longer, but it saves you money in the long run.
How Windstorm Helps you to Seamlessly Meet Hurricane Wind Codes
High wind events place an enormous amount of shear and uplift forces on a building. Now you can easily meet hurricane wind codes, while eliminating or reducingthe hardware expense of hurricane straps and the hassle of cutting