Construction Practices
Construction Practices
Articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on best practices for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
How to Insulate a Heated, Structural Slab with XPS
ProTradeCraft's Building Resilience season three starts with making a basement more comfortable
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How to Retrofit Foundation Footings
To make a low-height basement a more comfortable living space, this remodeler digs deeper but needs to add support to do so
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6 Must-Knows for Installing Pocket Doors
Save your sanity: Do it right the first time
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Crawl Spaces to Basements: Proceed with Caution
Converting a crawl space to other uses can upgrade a home and add significant value, but when done incorrectly, it can also be disastrous
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Tips for Insulating Old Houses
An insulation approach that seeks to find the balance between the real and the ideal
Deck Flashing That Works
Whether it’s wood or composite, here’s how to ensure that water drains away from the walls, ledger, and joists
The Dirt on Dust, Part I
Dust isn’t just a nuisance byproduct of remodeling; it’s nasty stuff that’s bad for employees, bad for subs, bad for clients—and bad for business
The Dust-Free Jobsite Is Overdue
During a remodel, making dust is inevitable, but spreading it around is preventable
After the Fall: How to Deal With Jobsite Accidents
You just got a phone call. What you hoped would never happen has happened. Now what do you do?
How to Make Drywall Airtight
Drywall can be the first line of defense against the movement of moisture-laden air into exterior walls, if you take these steps
Eliminating Building Envelope Confusion: X Marks the Spot
A simple way to check for continuous air, vapor, thermal, and drainage layers
Kyle Swarm
Kyle implemented the use of an online software system that led to an increase in overall productivity and customer satisfaction.
Jeannine Jabaay
In 2015, Jeannine attracted new clients by offering not only decking products but also full interior remodeling.
Michael Fondas
Michael implements a hands-on approach in his work, which for him is vital to keeping high margins.