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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Building Things Right: Rainscreen Siding Systems
Walls don’t breathe anymore, and that’s good. But they don’t dry as well either, and that’s bad. These rainscreen assemblies solve the problem.
Tips for Final Walk-Through Success
Turn the final walk-through with clients into an opportunity to shine
When Is It a Mistake to Fix a Mistake?
Repairing construction defects can be risky unless you take some precautions
4 Rules for Flexible Ducts that Remodelers Need to Know
Using flexible ducts saves time, but careless installation can cause performance-related problems that are hard to find and even harder to fix after the drywall goes up
In Breach of Contract
Under most circumstances, it’s difficult for a homeowner to cancel a valid home improvement construction contract once materials have been ordered and the job’s been scheduled
Tight Fit: The Challenges of Installing Integrated Appliances
The trend for integrated appliances has made installation more complicated and far more exacting
How to Avoid Warranty Problems
Most states require a warranty. Here are some guidelines about what it ought to cover
End Game: When to Walk?
Even with a succession plan in place, it’s difficult for owners to step away from their business
Make Customer Experience Part of Your Product
These days, a pretty portfolio isn’t enough to land the job