Why Acclimate Hardwood Flooring?
The following is a recorded conversation with Brett Miller, Vice President, Education & Certification of the NWFA discussing the importance of acclimating hardwood flooring before installation.
Builder Insights / Podcast
Coalition for Fair Energy Codes CFEC
Recorded Live at IBS 2017 – Podcast with Tom Kositzky, Executive Director, Coalition for Fair Energy Codes (CFEC) & Matthew Brown, Engineered Wood Specialist, APA – discussing the latest energy codes for builders.
Tips for Installing Drywall around Openings
Curious about the best way to install drywall around doors and windows? Read the latest Ol’ Sage Builder post to find out!
What Home Buyers Look For From a Green Perspective
Recorded live at IBS 2017 – Listen to the Builder Insights Podcast with Michelle Foster, Vice President, Innovation Services Home Innovation Research Labs discussing What Home Buyers Look For From a Green Perspective.
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.
Challenges Facing Builders & Remodelers in the Florida market
Recorded live at IBS 2017 – Listen to the Builder Insights Podcast with Marion McGrath, VP of Jonathan McGrath Construction discussing the challenges facing builders & remodelers in the Florida market.
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.
Labor Shortages and how builders are coping in the Dallas market
The following Podcast is part of a series recorded live at the 2017 International Builder’s Show in Orlando. Listen to your interview with Phil Crone, Executive Officer Dallas Home Builders Association, as we discuss labor shortages and how builders are coping in the Dallas Market.
Installing shingles over your SolarBord
Get some new insight from the Ol’ Sage Builder on if you can apply fiberglass shingles to your SolarBord Sheathing!
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.