June 4, 2019
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
Increased incidence of strong weather systems and the tragedies that follow high wind events have encouraged engineers and designers to rethink the way we build to improve wall strength. Stronger walls will keep home occupants safer during weather events and will increase the lifespan of the home. One of the problems is that the roof, wall and flooring systems are installed as separate entities. Connecting the OSB wall sheathing and the flooring system can create a continuous load path which can improve wall strength by up to 38%.
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April 6, 2018
/ Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder
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.
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February 5, 2018
/ Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder
All fasteners are critical. The ten “most important” fasteners in a roof panel are the ones in each corner and the six in the intermediate panel edge connections. Fasten your seat belts!
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June 30, 2017
/ Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder
When it comes time to upgrade your roof you might opt for heavy tiles/slates and it’s best to know if your existing SolarBord can handle that kind of load.
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March 9, 2017
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When the sun is at a particular angle, you can see the outline of the OSB panels on my roof. This causes a ‘windowpane’ effect. Why is this happening and what can you do to prevent it?
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April 5, 2016
/ Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder
Subflooring on a roof? Has the whole world been turned upside down and gone topsy-turvy? Don’t worry folks, let the Ol’ Sage Builder set the record straight on this matter!
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August 13, 2015
/ Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder
Do you have asphalt shingles over wood shakes and would like to remove the old asphalt shingles and install new asphalt shingles directly over the wood shakes? Curious to know if this is a good idea or a bad move?
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February 28, 2013
/ Posted in: Builders, Framers
Plywood and OSB paneling expands and contracts as it adjusts to the moisture content of the building site. Unrestrained by fastening and framing, panels can move an average of 1/8 inch as they acclimatize. Correct spacing of panels will help to make allowances for expansion and prevent buckling of walls, floors and roofs and gaps in the building envelope that will compromise energy efficiency. “Energy savings start with the framing.”
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