Fall isn’t the best time for gutters. Leaves, twigs and debris clog gutters which can cause water to flow back up under the shingles. In winter, snow melt can’t safely run off the roof and water pools only to ice overnight. As the ice expands, it pushes up under the shingles and causes leaks. Cleaning …
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Overdriven fasteners can affect the shear capacity. Here are the important things to look for and if necessary corrective actions required as outlined by the APA.
Callbacks are every contractor’s worst nightmare. They eat into already tight profit margins and may cause delays in your subsequent jobs. On average, callbacks cost around 2% of total revenue and about $500 a house in admin costs. A regular issue is leaks which occur when subcontractors or builders accidentally damage lines during the construction …
The assertion that neck gaiters and bandannas have been said to provide little help in the spread of COVID-19 was the conclusion of a recent Duke University study. However, experts on aerosols have called into question the results of the study. The original Duke University study was published in American Association for the Advancement of …
Charging for estimates is somewhat of a controversial subject. Many contractors don’t charge for these as they don’t want to put potential clients off. However, quotes and proposals that take up your time should be valued and charging clients will root out any potential clients who aren’t serious. Here are some tips to making sure …
A 21-point increase in builder confidence in June shows that the construction industry is set to lead the way in economic recovery during the pandemic. The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) has the reading set at 58 which is well above the positive market indicator of 50 points. “Housing clearly shows signs of …
Residential construction is a key industry in the push to economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The construction industry is critical to the economic success of local communities,” says Greg Zick from the NAHB. “Home building has positive national economic impacts and generates jobs in industries such as manufacturing and engineering. A healthy economy relies on …
When most builders are determining joist spans for decks, they refer to floor joist spans in their local US building codes. However, decks have to withstand moisture and inclement weather and may be framed with incised treated lumber which means that those joist ratios won’t be accurate.
In a new NAHB survey, over 90% of remodelers questioned had lost business due to the pandemic. 96% of remodeling construction firms experienced a downturn in inquiries coming in and 93% experienced a reduction in the willingness of homeowners to consider remodeling projects. The survey for NAHB’s first quarter 2020 Remodeling Market Index (RMI) found that 70 …
