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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The Sunday Box
Your Sunday Box holds that which you once considered essential but have now managed to live without
Roof Ventilation
When properly detailed, roof ventilation keeps roofing materials cooler and prevents ice dams
Are You as Tech-Savvy as Your Customers?
If you’re not thinking about technology for your business now, you may soon be playing catch-up with customers
Recessed Kitchen Lighting Reconsidered
Evidence-based design brings kitchen lighting out of the shadows
Being on Time, and Why It Matters
Success habits like being on time don't require skill or practice, they just need the right mindset
Keep It Simple Stupid: The Trick to Converting Online Leads
The best way to turn web visitors into leads is to not try too hard
4 Ways to Exceed Expectations
Simple guidelines to help create, and then exceed, expectations—whether for your clients, employees, family, or friends
Jobsite Know-How: Airtight Dropped Soffit
Compartmentalizing the air barrier builds redundancy into the envelope, adding quality and improved performance to your projects
