The HTRC

Hey it’s a bay window way up on the second floor with a 2′ overhang above it, why install flashing??? Heh lets just install shingles on it. Funny thing, the only trade in this state that requires licensing & testing is roofers… Want to do it right, know how it should be? Getting the details […]

Think a squirrel in your attic is bad? Watch out if they get trapped inside a house. Fortunately for this homeowner that left a window open (without a screen on – oops) the squirrel didn’t go on a rampage through out the whole house… As for that set of windows, well they are going to […]

I got to say I was frankly amazed at how fast this wall failed, I expected it too at least last till next season but… This was one of the original shots taken back in January which has now led to this… Unfortunately I couldn’t snap a shot earlier; when I first saw the collapse, but it […]

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 […]

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 […]

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…