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How Wall Coverings Keep Water Out

The walls of any renovation project are a crucial structure, with multiple functions and different parts, such as wall covering. An impor...

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Jessica Foster

Jul 27
3 min

Windows & Doors: More Than Decor

Windows and doors on a home are more than just the means of entry, airflow, and sunlight. Like exterior walls, windows and doors are subj...

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Jessica Foster

Jul 20
3 min

How is the Construction of Walls Regulated?

The guidelines set by the International Residential Code are minimum requirements that must be adhered to, with specific parameters being...

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Jessica Foster

Jul 13
2 min

Important Parts of Deck Building

When it comes to renovation, the concept of expanding the home’s living space has become more popularized in the recent decades. Since th...

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Jessica Foster

Jul 6
2 min

How does the IRC regulate how floors should be constructed?

When it comes to how floors should be constructed, many factors come into play such as construction procedures and materials used. One co...

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Jessica Foster

Jun 29
2 min

Why does foundation drainage matter?

During any sort of construction project, the last thing anyone wants to do is shell out money to cover damages that could have been avoid...

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Jessica Foster

Jun 22
2 min

Footers and Their Function

There’s no way around it; a house is built from the ground up. So, what actually occurs where ground meets the house is important for the...

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Jessica Foster

Jun 15
2 min

Egress means escape

An egress is defined as “means or place of going out; an exit”. That alone should push the importance of egress windows in your remodeli...

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Jessica Foster

Jun 8
1 min

What does exposure have to do with plywood?

Many factors come into play in creating a renovation project. The types of materials picked out for siding, roofing, etc, are crucial to ...

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Jessica Foster

Jun 1
1 min

What’s the big deal with pressure-treated wood?

The materials used in any remodeling/construction project should be of a high quality. If you’re investing in a project you want to last ...

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Fine Remodeling

May 30
1 min

Fact from the code book

According the 2018 IRC (International Residential Code) which governs building standards: R311.7.5.1 Risers. The riser height shall be no...

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Fine Remodeling

May 26
1 min

ESCAPE ESCAPE ESCAPE!!!

Egress windows Why do we need them? Egress means exit. If a fire were to break out in your home each are with habitable space (bedrooms, ...

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Fine Remodeling

May 25
2 min

"Construction Method" Monday

Let's talk kitchen remodeling. When do you paint? Before cabinets or after cabinets? There is an argument to be made for each method. Pai...

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Fine Remodeling

Oct 22, 2019
1 min

3 ways we stand out from the crowd

In-house design/drafting: Are you thinking of doing a home project? We'd love to connect and we find that some cases require a design and...

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How Wall Coverings Keep Water Out

Windows & Doors: More Than Decor

How is the Construction of Walls Regulated?

Important Parts of Deck Building

How does the IRC regulate how floors should be constructed?

Why does foundation drainage matter?

Footers and Their Function

Egress means escape

What does exposure have to do with plywood?

What’s the big deal with pressure-treated wood?

Fact from the code book

ESCAPE ESCAPE ESCAPE!!!

"Construction Method" Monday

3 ways we stand out from the crowd