Remember ARRA & that little February 17th, 2017 deadline? Wonder where the states stand & where they are headed? Just how can one keep up with all the legal, financial, regulatory & other code changes that seemingly just pop up? Well this week I am honored to do my 7th musing which covers this subject over […]
Wacky Weds: Why airseal the ceiling?
Well this doesn’t look so good… Yep I am in the attic & all I can see is the light coming up from down below. In most cases though you wouldn’t see these gaps as the drywall for the walls would be up & taped over. So no big deal right? Well the flip side […]
Wacky Weds: The directions state what…
So why should you check to make sure if products are compatible with each other… Looking at some of the original work you wouldn’t even know there was any issues… though I can see at least one biggie here. Oh & as an FYI, while not required the manufacturer strongly suggests you put a piece […]
Wacky Weds: Who needs support?
All I can say is really? Yeah that is two sheets of drywall butted together and supported by two scraps of wood at the end…
My Take: Location, Location, Location
Location, location, location is not only the mantra of the real estate market; it also applies to building an efficient, safe & durable building. Recently we had this comment come up in regards to our piece on Exterior Sheathing (edited for space & readability): I am building a small wood framed home in the Philippines. We have […]
Wacky Weds: Baby it’s cold out, even for this wall
Retaining walls are designed to handle heavy loads… Well it appears that the cold maybe winning this fight. Not only does the wall appear to be leaning, it is showing other signs that there might be more issues. Fortunately the driveway set 15 feet back from the edge still looks to be in good shape. If […]
Wacky Weds: Baby it’s cold out
It can suck when there is no heat, temps dip into the negatives & no one can find the shutoff at the street…. Fortunately it was so cold that the place didn’t flood and the pipe didn’t burst just the meter & compression fitting. To help prevent this from happening to you: Preventing or Fixing Frozen […]
Looking Back & Moving Forward
Since October 2008 the HTRC has posted over 750 articles (this actually makes #758) or on average a little over a 100 pieces a year. Per Google it was quite a great year with a 73% jump in page views, an increased amount of time spent on site, a lower bounce rate, and an additional 300,000 people who visited this site […]
Wacky Weds: Maintenance Reminder
I got water coming in through my basement windows, I think it is because of my new window well covers not being installed properly…. Nope, your issue is you need to clean out the drain in the bottom of the well along with… For those following our Monthly Maintenance Series, you should be covered (see March […]
Wacky Weds: Rodent’s, Pest’s & Insulation
For those involved in “green” building, there is one simple truth – it isn’t about the materials it is about the process and getting the details right. I.E. – it doesn’t matter what materials you use (&/or other items needed for an item to function properly) if they are installed improperly. For many out there though they will hold […]
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