I-Joists are engineered wood products that are gaining popularity with building professionals. Engineered I-Joists are manufactured under exacting conditions to ensure consistent strength that provides long span and high load capabilities. These installation tips are supplementary to your manufacturer’s instructions and technical guides.
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.
So is the spacing between your OSB panels actually important? Better consult the Ol’ Sage….
Asphalt shingles make a great roof and there lots of options in color, appearance and grades to choose from. Let the Ol’ Sage Builder help you sort through this!
The following advice came to me with the very best of intensions, but you know what they say about good intentions!
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!
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.
Read this weeks advice from the Ol’ Sage Builder regarding if you can install over an existing real wood roof.
