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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.
Concrete Foundations: Under-Slab Vapor Barriers Done Right
WEBSep 23, 2019 · Vapor Barrier Installation Basics. The most obvious best practice is to install a sub-slab vapor barrier in the first place. I recommend a minimum 10-mil-thick polyethylene material, even if your local building code allows a 6-mil, as it lasts longer and is less prone to punctures. Some builders in desert climates ignore this advice, figuring ...
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.
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)
10 New Roofing Products to Spruce Up Home Exteriors
WEBFeb 4, 2020 · Zinc Roofing. Rheinzink America ’s architectural-grade zinc cladding—Classic, PrePatina, and ArtColor lines—can be used on residential roofs and walls. Roofing options also include panels and standing-seam (pictured below on sloping sections). The products resist weathering and corrosion, the company says, and are self …
Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps | ProBuilder
WEBJan 6, 2021 · Sim Fun. Just for fun, the Construction Simulator 2 Lite app from Google is a mobile game in which you build your own construction company and take the wheel of 40-plus construction vehicles to load construction materials, pour concrete, and operate massive cranes. There are more than 60 engaging and challenging construction jobs to …
A Checklist for Building Party Walls the Right Way - ProBuilder
WEBJuly 6, 2021. This party wall includes the best practices mentioned in this article: fiberglass-mat faced gypsum shaft liner, gypsum blocking in the gap between the liner and the wall top plate, and fire-rated foam. | All photos: courtesy IBACOS. Inspections ensure that party walls between townhome units meet fire code requirements.
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.
Getting Brick Ties Right - ProBuilder
WEBFeb 8, 2018 · In others we’ve seen installers use roofing nails, which don’t penetrate the framing deeply enough. Always use a minimum 8d (21/2-inch) galvanized nail. If you’re using corrugated ties, nail as close as possible to the bend for maximum lateral strength. 3. Brick ties installed upside down.
The Biggest Builders in 2021 | Pro Builder
WEBJul 13, 2021 · Builder Rankings by Revenue: 2021 Housing Giants List. Pro Builder's annual Housing Giants list provides a snapshot in time of builders’ perceived opportunities and challenges. This year proved exceptional, with unprecedented challenges stemming from the pandemic. This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of Pro Builder. The ...