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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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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, …
How Uncoupling Membranes for Tile Floors Work - ProBuilder
WEBJun 11, 2018 · The uncoupling layer, or forgiving shear interface, provides cavities of open space that allow for in-plane movement, which neutralizes the movement stresses between the building’s substrate and the tiled surface. Uncoupling membranes absorb any substrate movement, and eliminate the transfer of that stress to the tile layer, which helps to ...
Tips for Choosing the Right Housewrap | Pro Builder
WEBNov 28, 2018 · Whatever wrap is right for you, it must be installed with at least 6-inch horizontal laps and 12-inch vertical laps. Layer all flashing components in shingle fashion and tape every seam, and always use button-cap fasteners. Remember: Water management details and materials are never the place to cut corners or cost.
Proper Backfilling and Grading for a Dry Foundation
WEBMar 28, 2017 · Downspouts: Make sure that all downspout extensions direct water 5 to 10 feet away from the foundation. Underground downspouts to a yard bubbler can be a more attractive option. 6. Separation from grade: Maintain 6 to 8 inches of separation between final grade and the siding material above.
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