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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.
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)
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 ...
Builder Rankings by Revenue: 2022 Housing Giants List
WEBJun 7, 2022 · Pro Builder's annual Housing Giants rankings list provides a snapshot in time of builders’ perceived opportunities and challenges. These are the top 239 home builders in the nation, ranked by revenue. June 7, 2022. This article first appeared in the May/June 2022 issue of Pro Builder. Each Pro Builder Report is a unique snapshot that reflects ...
9 Common Subfloor Installation Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
WEBJul 13, 2018 · 5. Not Gluing the Subfloor's Tongue-and-Groove. Applying a small bead of glue in the tongue-and-groove can significantly help reduce any movement and noise. 6. Delaying Fastening the Panels. Again, it’s tempting to tack the corners and come back to screw all the panels down at once. But by then the glue is already set.
Solved: Structural Sheathing - ProBuilder
WEBOct 7, 2020 · Ox Engineered Products. 1-800-345-8881. oxengineeredproducts.com. [email protected]. ADVERTISEMENT. As lumber shortages cause wood prices to skyrocket, the cost to build and buy homes is increasing. OX Thermo-PLY advanced structural sheathing helps builders cut costs without sacrificing performance.
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.
The Drip Cap. Essential? Absolutely - ProBuilder
WEBFeb 27, 2019 · This article first appeared in the March 2019 issue of Pro Builder. 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 ...
Do's and Don'ts for Building With sip panels - ProBuilder
WEBNov 7, 2010 · Do remove debris from plate area prior to panel placement. Do provide level and square foundations or floors that support SIP walls. Do provide adequate bracing of panels during erection. Do hold sill plate back from edge of floor system ½ inch to allow full bearing of SIP OSB facings.
10 Common Subflooring Installation Mistakes—and How to Avoid …
WEBMay 20, 2019 · Over-Driving Panels: Over-driving panels can lead to a damaged T&G profile. Always drive from the groove side, using scrap wood (e.g. 2’x4’) between the hammer and profile. Stop when the tip of the tongue touches the back of the groove and avoid excessive force. Using the Wrong Fasteners: Inadequate fasteners can lead to unwanted movement ...