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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Build a Stronger Business: Tips for Launching a New Year
This simple checklist will help you plan for a successful 2018
Reap the Benefits of a Clear Org Chart and Job Descriptions
This is one way for remodelers to streamline operations and align expectations—just make sure you provide enough detail
The 7 Yeses—Prequalify Prospects in a Single Phone Call
The prequalifying conversation is essential to prevent remodelers from wasting valuable time
A Look at the 2017 Model ReModel, Part I
For the first part of our two-part story, we focus on energy efficiency and practical solutions to everyday construction challenges
Storm Warning: Houses Need to Be Stronger
Risk expert says stronger building codes and practices needed
Remodeling Business Misconceptions
Nine incorrect principles often held by less successful company owners
How to Install a Vapor Barrier in a Sealed Crawlspace
To avoid moisture and mold problems, isolate the crawlspace framing from the soil with a heavy-duty vapor barrier