Installing a squeak-free floor should be the goal of any professional flooring installer–and the hope of any homeowner. To accomplish this requires diligent floor prep, knowledge of the flooring materials and how they perform, proper installation techniques and the right fastening system. To help installers achieve the squeak-free results they strive for, Paslode offers the […]
Archives for June 2012
2012 Building Code Changes
Major work on a house usually requires a building permit and an inspection by a city official to make sure all remodeling is done in compliance with local building codes. But building codes change over time, so how is someone supposed to keep track of a moving target? Well, it’s not easy, but one tip […]
4 out of 5 Homes have Asphalt Shingle Roofing
I knew a lot of homes had asphalt shingles–but 85% of the homes in America? … Wow. If you’ve got 2-1/2 minutes then you can learn a little more about asphalt roofing from the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association’s new video. I like these Association videos because they’re usually pretty informative without beating you over the […]
Southern Pine Lumber, Not What It Once Was
Any builder or renovation expert has made this statement many times, now it’s official. Having ripped and demolished structures since childhood, I have seen the old pine used in homes throughout the South. Tight grained wood that held up for many years, and wood that still put up a fight when trying to remove it. […]