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Estimating Floor and Ceiling Framing

To calculate the number of joists, use the formulas shown in the figure below for the appropriate on-center spacing. To calculate the number of joists needed:1) Measure the width of the room (ft.);2) divide by the appropriate o.c. spacing (ft.); 3) add one to start.ESTIMATING RIM...

Estimating Wall Framing

Lumber runs roughly 15% to 20% of total house cost — enough that it pays to estimate amounts needed accurately. But don't discount the cost of callbacks due to changes in moisture content. Quality control has the potential to decimate your profit margins. ESTIMATING PLATE STOCK Order wall...

Decking Material Considerations

A deck can be a great addition to any home, offering an outdoor space for relaxation, entertaining, and enjoyment. But when it comes to choosing the right decking material, homeowners have a lot of options to consider. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at different decking material...

What to Look For in Exterior Wood Finishes

The choice of exterior wood finishes is dependent on the manner in which it will be used. All-acrylic latex paints are the most durable house paints, but oil-based paint films usually provide the best protection from water and water vapor. Although latex paints allow water to pass through more...

How to Get More Leads with a Stronger Remodeling Brand

To win clients, you must give them a reason to pick you. Your brand is that reason. You’re great at what you do, but you may not show off what makes you different. Start winning more clients—and the clients you want—by understanding and developing your brand and brand marketing Branding vs....

What Mold Could Mean in Your Home

Mold is a common problem in many homes, and the appearance of mold could mean many things. By recognizing mold right away, it will be easier to reduce the risk of dangers mold can cause and clean it up safely and effectively. Common Types of House Mold There are many types of mold that can appear...

Equipped for Success: Essential Tools for Contractors and DIY Homeowners Tackling Spring Projects

As the blossoms start to bloom and the days grow longer, spring emerges as the perfect season to breathe new life into your surroundings. Whether you're a seasoned contractor or a DIY enthusiast, having the right tools at your disposal is crucial for the success of your spring projects. In this...

Specifying Drywall Finishes

I once had a customer who had a cathedral ceiling in her bedroom, with a large oval window in one of the gable-end walls. Long after the drywall was hung, taped, and painted, she complained that when the sun was setting, she could see a shadow along a butted end seam on the ceiling. (Of course, the...

Shop Local This Holiday Season

Whether you need to purchase gifts, greeting cards, dinner fixin's, baked goods, twinkle lights, decorations or even just some extra chairs, a new welcome mat, spare bedding or one more air mattress, the holiday season can seem like it's all about shopping. It is easy to get overwhelmed with sales...

Navigating the Depths: A Comprehensive Guide to Accurate Crawl Space Conversion

Crawl spaces, once overlooked and underutilized, are increasingly becoming valuable spaces in homes. Converting a crawl space can provide additional square footage, improve energy efficiency, and enhance the overall functionality of your home. However, a successful crawl space conversion requires...

Sleuthing Out Moisture

Over a 35-plus-year career of building, renovating, and inspecting houses, I have developed a process to identify moisture sources, assess damage, and develop solutions. It’s largely informed by my location in climate zone 2. While I started out in California, I came to New Orleans (NOLA) in 2008...

Business Management Tips for Contractors

For many contractors, the work doesn’t stop when the tools are put away. They are, after all not just building a deck or installing cabinets, they are also running a business. The truth is, there are some things that must be handled effectively in order to provide a successful future for the...

How to Pour Footings for a Deck

Secure, stable footings are essential for a good quality deck. By pouring footings properly, you give your deck a strong base so you can enjoy that outdoor living space for years. The Importance of Footings Footings provide the reinforced support for a column that then supports the deck structure....

Beating Wood Rot

Wood rot is a far bigger problem nowadays than it was in years past. That’s primarily because today’s fast-growthlumber is much less forgiving of sloppy construction or deferred maintenance than the hardy, old-growth species our ancestors built their homes with. On the bright side, however,...

Guide to Planning a Home Addition

A home addition can be a great way to adapt and update your home, increase its property value, and create exciting new spaces you and your family can enjoy for years or even generations to come. The project, however, can also be intimidating and overwhelming, especially if you have never tackled...

5 Essential Summer Safety Tips for Contractors

Summer brings warmer weather and longer days, making it a busy and productive time for contractors. However, working in high temperatures and under intense sun exposure poses certain risks and challenges. In this blog post, we'll explore five essential summer safety tips for contractors to ensure a...

Tips for Contractors When Hiring Employees

If you’re a contractor, then like most business owners, whether large or small, you are often faced with having to hire employees. For small businesses, the need to hire employees is often a good sign, meaning that their business is growing. Regardless of the reason, there are some things to keep...

Ways to Generate More Leads for Contractors

An ongoing challenge for contractors—especially those just starting out— is finding new customers. Generally, by doing your job well and proving your company’s dedication to quality, professionalism and reliability, you are already well on your way to cultivating future work. Word-of-mouth builds...

Importance of Jobsite Meetings

In the construction business, it stands to reason that productivity is the key to success. So, what is the key to productivity, might you ask? A good place to start is communication. With all of the moving pieces on any given jobsite, good communication is essential to keeping everybody on the same...

Jobsite Protection for Remodels

When we’re planning for a remodeling job, one of the top checklist items is jobsite protection. The first rule is to do no harm. We don’t want to damage any existing finishes or contaminate the homeowner’s living space. So we plan in advance to control dust and protect surface finishes. There are...

Don't Want to Take Small Jobs? You Should. Here's How to Do Them While Keeping the Big Projects

Many remodeling companies and custom home builders have a niche. Some companies love the big jobs. Some prefer more modest work. The one thing that most companies don’t like to deal with are the service jobs, the tiny jobs, that good clients call with. If you don’t want to deal with service jobs,...

Adding a New Back Door Entrance

Almost all homes have at least two entrances: typically, the main entrance (front door) and a backdoor. Multiple entrances and exits are important for both convenience and safety. In some instances, it may be necessary to install a new backdoor entrance. This could be because of a remodel that has...

Getting your Deck Ready for Spring

As soon as the snow melts and the ground is somewhat thawed, it is the perfect time to start getting your deck ready for spring. This way, you can spend more time relaxing and enjoying your deck later on in the warm summer sun. Winter is often hard on decks; especially those made of all wood. It...

Managing Wood Movement

Wood is hygroscopic, meaning it exchanges moisture with the surrounding environment. When it absorbs moisture, wood swells, and when it releases moisture (dries), wood shrinks. The moisture exchange between wood and the air depends on the relative humidity and the temperature of the air, and the...

Wood Basics

Early builders learned by trial and error which wood species to use and which wood from trees grown in certain locations and under certain conditions was stronger, more easily worked—or finer grained—than wood from other locations. White oak, for example, is tough, strong, and durable, which made...