What Type of Rebar Should I use?
Heard of fiberglass and carbon-fiber rebar?
Builder Insights / Blog
Category / The Ol’ Sage Builder
How to Winterize Your Gutters
Fall isn’t the best time for gutters. Leaves, twigs and debris clog gutters which can cause water to flow back up under the shingles. In winter, snow melt can’t safely run off the roof and water pools only to ice overnight. As the ice expands, it pushes up under the shingles and causes leaks. Cleaning …
Orientation of OSB roof boards when installing
Does it matter which side is up when installing your OSB roof boards? Get the answer today from the Ol’ Sage Builder
Overdriven Fasteners and Shear Capacity
Overdriven fasteners can affect the shear capacity. Here are the important things to look for and if necessary corrective actions required as outlined by the APA.
Leak Detection May Reduce Impact of Burst Pipes this Winter
A regular issue is leaks which occur when subcontractors or builders accidentally damage lines during the construction process.
Mask Styles Not as Important as Fit, Experts Claim
Mask Styles Not as Important as Fit, Experts Claim
Should you Charge for Estimates?
Many contractors don’t charge for these as they don’t want to put potential clients off. However, quotes and proposals that take up your time should be valued and charging clients will root out any potential clients who aren’t serious. Here are some tips to making sure you aren’t wasting your time on quotes.
Survey Shows Housing Rebounds as Builder Confidence Skyrockets
The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) has the reading set at 58 which is well above the positive market indicator of 50 points.
NAHB Creates Materials To Help During the Pandemic
The NAHB has created free resources to help construction companies recover during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deck Joist Span Table
When most builders are determining joist spans for decks, they refer to floor joist spans in their local US building codes. However, decks have to withstand moisture and inclement weather and may be framed with incised treated lumber which means that those joist ratios won’t be accurate.