March 11, 2020
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
We all know how invaluable a recommendation from a trusted friend is in finding new work for constructions companies. In fact, many companies rely on word-of-mouth to get ongoing business. By the same token, a bad review or unhappy customer can really do a lot of damage, especially now that social media allows both positive and negative reviews to reach a much wider audience and pop up every time someone searches your company name.
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March 1, 2020
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers, Podcast
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.
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February 3, 2020
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers
There are design alternatives that provide all the same AutoCAD perks like 2D and 3D modeling for construction plans but are cheaper.
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January 14, 2020
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Building enveloped that perform poorly reduce energy efficiency, increase ROI times, and increase carbon footprints and utility bills for building owners. A blower door test can help to establish the airtightness of small to medium buildings, measure the flow of air between different areas in a building and test the airtightness of ductwork.
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January 5, 2020
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
Knowing what R-value and U-values mean is key to following energy issues and to selecting products that best suit the climate zone you are building in. R-value is essentially a product’s resistance to heat flow. Adversely, U-value measures the rate of heat transfer. This means that products with a lower U-value will be more energy efficient. It is tempting to think that these two values are direct opposites of each other, but there are some important differences to note.
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