Construction Practices
Construction Practices
Articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on best practices for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
3 Pro Tips for Insulating Foundation
Symbi Homes builds and remodels green from the ground up at the Model ReModel 2022 project, the Regeneration House
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Using XPS to Insulate Foundation
Symbi Homes plans to achieve several green certifications for its remodel of a 19th-century Victorian, our Model ReModel 2022 project.
Model ReModel
Siding Restoration on a Historic Home: Part 1
In order to give our Model ReModel 2022, a 19th-century Victorian, a proper facelift, the Symbi Homes team opted to repaint in a new palette. The age of the home required a specific approach to manage lead paint and historical requirements.
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The New American Remodel 2022: Performance Showcase
The New American Remodel 2022 team transformed an old home into a Net Zero thoroughbred while keeping its charm.
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The Whole Truth
Tradeoffs are a fact of life for remodeling Clients. To make good decisions, they need information...all of it.
Dig Deeper
A few easy-to-learn prompts combined with strong listening skills can help increase your close rate and avoid unhappy clients
Balanced Ventilation
In a tightly air-sealed house, a mechanical ventilation system ensures a healthy exchange of fresh air
TNAR: A Strong Finish
The New American Remodeled home’s interior shows off the latest products and technologies
Lighting: Theory Meets Practice
Real-world footcandle readings shine a light on the importance of recessed fixture size, lamp type, and fixture location
Is It Yes Or No?
He found out that asking for the sale was a lot easier when it followed all the other steps in the selling system.
Something’s Wrong With This Window
Service issues are a touchy but inevitable part of the window replacement business.