Calculating the cost for trades is easy enough, but when you are billing for your own team, things can get a little complicated. Knowing exactly what your in-house labor costs you for every job can help you to maximize your profit margins, improve scheduling and take the customer experience to a whole new level.
You may think that the choice between glossy or flat is only aesthetic, but there are other considerations too.
Roofing eaves do an important job in keeping water away from wall and window systems. The rise of modernism in architectural design has started a fashion where these are omitted to achieve a cleaner line on the outside of the building. However, eaves perform a vital role in protecting the home from moisture.
Knowing why your clients are remodelling can help you to successfully fulfill their goals. Here are the main reasons why homeowners decide to remodel.
Curious about if there is there any way Solarbord can be retrofitted between the rafters of an existing roof? Hmmm? Best consult the Ol’ Sage Builder!
Direct fired heaters burn gas to produce heat. When gas burns, it produces water as a by-product…..which might lead to some serious moisture problems!
Subflooring on a roof? Has the whole world been turned upside down and gone topsy-turvy? Don’t worry folks, let the Ol’ Sage Builder set the record straight on this matter!
Many framers are being told to install OSB wall panels/sheathing as tight as possible in order to create a tighter building envelope and meet energy codes. While this may make some sense, there are inherent pitfalls to this strategy.
Thinking of installing a floating floor? It’s imperative that you know what you are doing!
So is the spacing between your OSB panels actually important? Better consult the Ol’ Sage….
