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WEBHome Builders, What's Your Off-Site Construction Super Power? These home builders are embracing off-site construction methods, enabling them to build better and faster across a wide range of housing types and price points. Housing Giants.
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)
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
The Drip Cap. Essential? Absolutely - ProBuilder
WEBFeb 27, 2019 — This article first appeared in the March 2019 issue of Pro Builder. Drip caps are an essential component of a waterproofing system that includes properly installed exterior cladding, trim, a weather-resistive barrier (WRB), and flashing tape. They should be used wherever water can get behind the horizontal edge of an exterior finish material or ...
9 Common Subfloor Installation Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
WEBJul 13, 2018 — 5. Not Gluing the Subfloor's Tongue-and-Groove. Applying a small bead of glue in the tongue-and-groove can significantly help reduce any movement and noise. 6. Delaying Fastening the Panels. Again, it’s tempting to tack the corners and come back to screw all the panels down at once. But by then the glue is already set.
A Checklist for Building Party Walls the Right Way - ProBuilder
WEBJuly 6, 2021. This party wall includes the best practices mentioned in this article: fiberglass-mat faced gypsum shaft liner, gypsum blocking in the gap between the liner and the wall top plate, and fire-rated foam. | All photos: courtesy IBACOS. Inspections ensure that party walls between townhome units meet fire code requirements.
2021 Housing Giants Report—Top 50 Single-Family Detached
WEBMay 5, 2021 — Topped by D.R. Horton, Lennar, and PulteGroup in the first three spots, these 50 builders lead the nation in single-family home closings in Pro Builder ’s 2021 Housing Giants ranking of the nation’s largest home building companies. Click on the company names for additional information and to see previous years' rankings.