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WEBHome Builders, What's Your Off-Site Construction Super Power? These home builders are embracing off-site construction methods, enabling them to build better and faster across a wide range of housing types and price points. Housing Giants.
5 Steps to Proper Roof Sheathing Installation | ProBuilder
WEBNov 17, 2014 · Follow these 5 simple construction steps when installing roof sheathing: (and scroll down to see more details on each, with installation hints and tips, below) Step 1: Check the nailing surface is level. Step 2: Ventilate the roof according to current building codes. Step 3: Properly fasten panels (including fastening and spacing hints)
9 Common Subfloor Installation Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
WEBJul 13, 2018 · 5. Not Gluing the Subfloor's Tongue-and-Groove. Applying a small bead of glue in the tongue-and-groove can significantly help reduce any movement and noise. 6. Delaying Fastening the Panels. Again, it’s tempting to tack the corners and come back to screw all the panels down at once. But by then the glue is already set.
The Pros and Cons of Engineered Lumber | ProBuilder
WEBJun 13, 2019 · In addition to being flat and straight, engineered studs are strong. Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) studs can be two times stronger in compression and tension than standard framing lumber of the same dimension. Recently I built a home with all LVL studs for a client who wanted the home to withstand wind and shear loads.
The Best Way to Install Housewrap - ProBuilder
WEBOct 14, 2021 · The good news is, installing building wrap is simple if you stick to these four easy steps: Step 1: 12-inch overlap and 1-inch overlap on the sill plate. For max protection, aim for 2-4 inches. Building wrap should be installed from the foundation upward, making sure to overlap joints with the higher course overlapping the lower.
7 Easy Systems to Help You Construct a Curbless Shower
WEBAug 12, 2019 · ARC. Available in 13 sizes up to 71 inches long, TrueDEK Classic is a shower base that makes building curbless showers easy and fast, without having to cut into joists, the manufacturer says. The pre-sloped, structural bases comes with a complete waterproofing system to prepare the pan for tile.
9 Clever Systems for Installing Decks With a Hidden-Fastener Look
WEBAug 22, 2019 · A well-designed deck is still one of the most popular outdoor amenities among homeowners, and one of the hottest ways to install one is with a seamless, hidden-fastener look. Traditionally, installers attached deck boards with face-nail screws: This was (and in some case, still is) the standard method of construction. The method is perfectly fine for a quality, but unless the installer is ...
Do Concrete Slabs Really Need Welded Wire Mesh? - ProBuilder
WEBSep 1, 2021 · The past decade has seen many production builders switch to synthetic fiber mesh reinforcement for concrete slabs to help reduce surface cracking. In the process, many of these builders have completely eliminated traditional welded wire mesh (WWM). But while fiber mesh has advantages, it also comes with potentially costly drawbacks.
Getting Brick Ties Right - ProBuilder
WEBFeb 8, 2018 · Getting Brick Ties Right. This critical piece of hardware helps determine whether a brick wall stands or falls, but lots of installers get brick ties wrong. This article first appeared in the February 2018 issue of Pro Builder. Brick veneer has a lot going for it. This wall cladding offers low maintenance as well as rich and historically ...
The Drip Cap. Essential? Absolutely - ProBuilder
WEBFeb 27, 2019 · This article first appeared in the March 2019 issue of Pro Builder. Drip caps are an essential component of a waterproofing system that includes properly installed exterior cladding, trim, a weather-resistive barrier (WRB), and flashing tape. They should be used wherever water can get behind the horizontal edge of an exterior finish material or ...