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Melting Ice Off OSB
Here is an interesting question that is probably affecting most of you at this time of the year – what’s the best way to melt ice off your OSB!
Fixing telegraphing issues on horizontal 8′ panel edges
The West Fraser team offers some solutions for a telegraphing issue that one of their clients is having with their roof that appears on the horizontal 8′ panel edges (sometimes running the length of the roof).
Uneven Floors? Check what’s Happening Below
If your flooring isn’t level, the first course of action is to check what’s happening in the subflooring system. I recently got a call from a client complaining that the floor was uneven.
Tips for Building with Wood
Know the essential requirements for building with wood: 1/8” gap between panels to ensure wood’s lifetime.
Use the Right Wood Floor Cleaners
Learn why it is essential to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines on wood floor cleaners to prevent voiding warranties.
Prevent Buckling with Proper Spacing
Make sure to leave a 1/8 inch gap between your OSB panels to avoid buckling. Use 10d box nails or spacer-type panel edge clips to gauge the gap for hassle-free installation.
Is installing Windstorm horizontally a good idea?
Thinking about installing your Windstorm panels horizontally? Is it even possible? You best check in with the Ol’ Sage Builder before starting that project, he’ll set you right!
Seal Eyebrow Roof to Improve Energy Efficiency
When the areas around an eyebrow roof are not sealed and insulated, air leakage and moisture reduce the effectiveness of the building envelope. The Ol’ Sage gives you a few tips on the matter in todays blog post.
Old Habits Die Hard
It’s cheaper to fix issues in the beginning of any process than at the end! So read on to make sure you know all about how panels are sized and how it accounts for expansion & contraction from moisture.