August 15, 2013
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
Employee owned and operated since 1963, Alpine Lumber is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Their secret to success? Exceptional, unparalleled customer service and the pride that comes from employee ownership. “What’s important to us is to be the best supplier and resource to our customers. Although we have grown our company over the years to meet the needs of the relationships we have with our customers, our desire is not to be the biggest, it is to be the best,” says Hamid Taha, President.
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August 11, 2013
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Because glass is a poor insulator, the large amounts of energy that are wasted trying to keep the interior of office buildings and schools comfortable make glass unviable for those who wish to create an effective building envelope. Designers are torn between form and function, having to compromise either their vision or sustainability goals. Now phase change windows offer a new evolution in energy efficient window systems that will enable designers to let the light shine in.
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August 1, 2013
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Since its inception in 1993, Hann Builders has set the standard in custom home building in the greater Houston area. “We have fairly unique weather in Texas and we have to build to keep moisture out while ensuring that each home is as energy efficient as possible,” says founder and president Stephen Hann. With 98 days over 90°F and an average relative humidity of 77.0, effective cooling and accounting for moisture require careful planning and unique design in the Houston climate.
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July 10, 2013
/ Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder
Thinking about drilling some holes in your TruFlor to allow for drainage of rain water? Better consult the Ol’ Sage Builder for the ‘hole’ truth on the matter!
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July 10, 2013
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
The Ferrier family has a long history in the construction industry. Don Ferrier, president of Ferrier Custom Homes, is the third generation of Ferriers to explore groundbreaking construction techniques. Ferrier Inc. pride themselves on the exemplary energy efficiency of their buildings and constantly adopt new techniques that help them to build above and beyond code requirements.
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July 3, 2013
/ Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder
Does it make any difference to cut TruFlor sheets in two and run them across the joists when building a storage room? Find out and start building your own storage building!
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June 26, 2013
/ Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder
Rain got your SolarBoard roofing all wet and sad? Consult the Ol’ Sage Builder on how long you should leave it to dry before installing it in order to avoid trapping moisture.
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June 20, 2013
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
In no other industry is mobile information as important as it is in the construction sphere. With the technical evolution of smart phones and tablets, all the key players in any construction endeavour can communicate and access all the latest information. Whether you are looking up code details or nailing patterns, there’s an app for that!
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June 14, 2013
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
Faced with psychological and physical disabilities, many returning veterans experience dire hardships including financial difficulties, lack of employment and even homelessness. Now members of the building industry in the US and Canada are using their skills and resources to provide specialized accommodation for returning veterans.
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June 5, 2013
/ Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder
Sometimes you might find that your subfloor gets a few chips in it which you would like to fill and level. Let your good friend the Ol’ Sage Builder tell you how it’s done!
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