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5 Steps to Proper Roof Sheathing Installation | ProBuilder
Nov 17, 2014 · Step 2: Provide Roof Ventilation According to Building Codes Roof ventilations hints: A minimum net free ventilation area of 960 square inches for each 1,000 square feet (1/150th) of the ceiling area is required.
Concrete Foundations: Under-Slab Vapor Barriers Done Right
Sep 23, 2019 · Concrete is hygroscopic, which means a concrete slab foundation will absorb moisture from the earth and transfer it to the basement, crawlspace, or living area where it can cause an array of problems, including finished flooring failures, mold growth, and potential health problems for your homeowners. A properly selected and installed polyethylene vapor barrier between the slab and the soil ...
Do Concrete Slabs Really Need Welded Wire Mesh? - ProBuilder
Sep 1, 2021 · The Problem of Ugly Cracks in Concrete Slabs. While fiber does reduce surface cracking, it won’t eliminate cracks completely. Worse, when a crack does develop, the lack of WWM can be a real weakness.
A Checklist for Building Party Walls the Right Way - ProBuilder
Jul 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
Tips for Choosing the Right Housewrap | Pro Builder
Nov 28, 2018 · When water gets behind exterior cladding—as it inevitably will—it should always encounter a weather-resistive barrier to protect the structure from moisture damage.For many new homes, housewrap serves as this last line of defense. It’s crucial, then, to fully understand the performance differences between housewraps and to use the right one for the job ... or suffer expensive consequences.
7 Easy Systems to Help You Construct a Curbless Shower
Aug 12, 2019 · Zero-threshold (or curbless) showers have experienced rapid growth in the last five years, but finding an easy way to design and install one can be tricky in a bathroom remodel. The drains are relatively straightforward in new construction, but existing conditions may require extensive demo, structural reinforcement, and new drain line rough-in, and more.
The Biggest Builders in 2021 | Pro Builder
Jul 13, 2021 · The start of 2020 for new-home building looked optimistic, with permits at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.55 million in January—the highest since 2006—and home sales and construction spending up.
The Pros and Cons of Engineered Lumber | ProBuilder
Jun 13, 2019 · My building career started in the ’90s, working for a company that used panelized systems for its houses. The walls were preframed in a factory and delivered to our jobsites where the local framer assembled the components. At the time, we were framing with low-grade dimensional 2x4s for the walls and 2x10s (or 2x12s) for the floor joists.
The Drip Cap. Essential? Absolutely - ProBuilder
Feb 27, 2019 · 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 assembly to help mitigate water intrusion.