5 Steps to Proper Roof Sheathing Installation | ProBuilder
WEBNov 17, 2014 · Follow these 5 simple construction steps when installing roof sheathing: (and scroll down to see more details on each, with installation hints and tips, below) Step 1: Check the nailing surface is level. Step 2: Ventilate the roof according to current building codes. Step 3: Properly fasten panels (including fastening and spacing hints)
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Tips for Choosing the Right Housewrap | Pro Builder
WEBNov 28, 2018 · Whatever wrap is right for you, it must be installed with at least 6-inch horizontal laps and 12-inch vertical laps. Layer all flashing components in shingle fashion and tape every seam, and always use button-cap fasteners. Remember: Water management details and materials are never the place to cut corners or cost.
Do Concrete Slabs Really Need Welded Wire Mesh? - ProBuilder
WEBSep 1, 2021 · The past decade has seen many production builders switch to synthetic fiber mesh reinforcement for concrete slabs to help reduce surface cracking. In the process, many of these builders have completely eliminated traditional welded wire mesh (WWM). But while fiber mesh has advantages, it also comes with potentially costly drawbacks.
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WEBJul 13, 2021 · This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of Pro Builder. The start of 2020 for new-home building looked optimistic, with permits at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.55 million in January—the highest since 2006—and home sales and construction spending up. It seemed home building had finally recovered from the Great …
7 Easy Systems to Help You Construct a Curbless Shower
WEBAug 12, 2019 · ARC. Available in 13 sizes up to 71 inches long, TrueDEK Classic is a shower base that makes building curbless showers easy and fast, without having to cut into joists, the manufacturer says. The pre-sloped, structural bases comes with a complete waterproofing system to prepare the pan for tile.
The Best Way to Install Housewrap - ProBuilder
WEBOct 14, 2021 · The good news is, installing building wrap is simple if you stick to these four easy steps: Step 1: 12-inch overlap and 1-inch overlap on the sill plate. For max protection, aim for 2-4 inches. Building wrap should be installed from the foundation upward, making sure to overlap joints with the higher course overlapping the lower.
Solved: Structural Sheathing - ProBuilder
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Concrete Foundations: Under-Slab Vapor Barriers Done Right
WEBSep 23, 2019 · Vapor Barrier Installation Basics. The most obvious best practice is to install a sub-slab vapor barrier in the first place. I recommend a minimum 10-mil-thick polyethylene material, even if your local building code allows a 6-mil, as it lasts longer and is less prone to punctures. Some builders in desert climates ignore this advice, figuring ...
4 New Live/Work Housing Design Solutions - ProBuilder
WEBJul 28, 2020 · ARCHITECT: Kevin L. Crook Architect, Kevin Crook, [email protected], 949.660.1587. DIMENSIONS: Width: 24 feet, Depth: 37 feet, Living area: 1,998 sf. This detached live/work infill project (shown, above) is located within a traditionally commercial neighborhood. Each three-story detached home has approximately 250 square feet of …