Calcium chloride and sodium chloride are not recommended by the APA for melting ice which has formed on OSB sub-floor paneling such as Truflor. Read what the Ol’ Sage Builder has to say on this matter.
Which is better spray foam or radiant barrier in the attic space? Find out in todays advice from the Ol’ Sage Builder.
Curious to know if you should paint the cut edges of your Durastrand pointSIX flooring? Let the Ol’ Sage Builder enlighten you!
What is the difference between “aspenite”, OSB, waferboard and chipboard? Find out in todays post from the Ol’ Sage Builder!
It may sound obvious but always always get a second opinion on anything that doesn’t sound right to you – it may save you a lot of money!
Insulation settles over time and older homes may not have enough insulation to make them comfortable or to keep heating and cooling costs within reason, and insulation might block your soffit vents! But the Ol’ Sage has some advice on the matter.
I’m seeing more and more staples used to fasten roof sheathing and it is causing problems. Not because staples don’t work but because the wrong size staple is being used or the staple spacing in incorrect.
Far too often builders and framers say “it’s just wall sheathing” and don’t pay enough attention to how sheathing is installed. Slapping it up and saying “good enough” can lead to some very expensive repairs that can damage a builder’s reputation, something the Ol’ Sage wants to help you avoid!
The following advice came to me with the very best of intensions, but you know what they say about good intentions!
One of the downsides of caulking is that the bright white finish can really ruin the aesthetics of your project. Now you can get caulk tinting kits which allow you to create caulks in different colors so you can match them perfectly to your project.
