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The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
The project is the brainchild—and now the personal home—of Mark LaLiberte , a renowned building science expert and co-founder and president of Construction Instruction , a consultancy and training facility based in Denver. There is a very limited labor force, especially when you’re doing something really state-of-the-art,” Leavitt says.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 3, 2025
Look at the following elements: Exterior Materials : What materials are used for the siding, roofing, and trim? Roof Shape : Is your roof gabled, hipped, or flat? Roofing : Match the roofing material, color, and pitch. Consider the Roof Design The roof is a key element in making your addition look like it belongs.
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UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Make sure to get all the necessary permits before starting work. Heres how you can do it right: Check the Structure Look for cracks in the walls or ceilings. Evaluate Plumbing and Electrical Systems Test all faucets and fixtures. Flickering lights or outdated systems might need immediate attention. Inspect the foundation.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
For structural assessments, it’s worth consulting a professional to evaluate the soundness of foundations, walls, and roof before proceeding with major changes. Create specific zones for tools, gardening equipment, sports gear and automotive supplies to establish a logical system.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 3, 2023
Severe and frequent condensation in this small condominium building has resulted in wood decay and mold growth, resulting in deterioration not just of the oriented strand board (OSB) roof deck but even the top chord of the wood truss. To prevent a build-up of moisture, the unconditioned attic space is vented to the exterior.
Construction Specifier
JULY 2, 2020
Low-slope and steep-slope unvented roof systems ( i.e. insulation and air barrier are applied directly to the underside of the roof deck) are common in applications where designers are seeking cost-effective and energy-efficient roof assemblies. Applicable roofing assemblies. Toumanios, PE.
Specification Product Update
AUGUST 3, 2024
A significant challenge when working on the roof of any existing, occupied building is protecting the people inside the building without the full roof system in place. That challenge is multiplied when the building in question is large and work has to be carried out in sections over a longer period of time.
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