(guest post by Adrian Brito) You may not realize it, but roof vents are vital for maintaining a healthy roof and for keeping your home’s electric bills under control. We’re going to look at the purpose of roof vents and how they affect your house. What Is The Roof Vent For? Think […]
Building Materials
Installing a Timberchic Accent Wall
As part of an ongoing remodeling project, the EHT staff had our first opportunity to install Timberchic, a peel-and-stick plank made of genuine reclaimed wood. Thin, lightweight, and easy to cut and apply, these affordable DIY-friendly planks are made 100% from reclaimed river logs and are available in an enhanced palate of colors (we chose […]
Comparing Flat and Pitched Roofs
(guest post by Adrian Brito on behalf of Frazier Roofing & Guttering) According to roofing companies in Grand Prairie Texas, building or renovating a home can be incredibly exciting and full of important decisions. There are siding options to consider, interior layouts to plan, energy-efficiency considerations to mull over. And, of course, there’s the roof. […]
Roofing: Types, Equipment and Safety Measures
(guest post by Pete Campbell) There have been tremendous changes in the roofing industry over time. With newly emerging businesses and a competitive market, the industry has become more advanced and innovative. Basic tools are replaced with high-quality upgraded products in order to provide best customer satisfaction and make a mark in the market. […]
5 Common Mistakes When Applying Stone Veneer Panels
(guest post by Matt Lee, image courtesy Realstonesystems.com) Stone veneer panels—along with stone accent walls, for that matter—have become incredibly popular in recent years. It’s not hard to see why, either. Their naturalistic style mixed with their relatively easy installation, combined with a price that is fairly inexpensive, has led to a resurgence in popularity. […]
7 Ways Tape Can Save the Day on the Job Site
A broken bucket handle or cracked shop-vac aren’t just minor annoyances on the job site – they’re common frustrations that can lose you money in delays, unnecessary trips to the hardware story and expensive repairs or replacements. Instead of falling behind on your next project, consider keeping a professional grade duct tape on hand as […]
Roof Replacement—How to Tell if You Need a New One
(guest post courtesy Frazier Roofing) When you move into a beautiful new home, you’re probably not thinking about the inevitability of having to replace your roof. But as time goes by and the home around you ages, you might notice a couple things that are key to realizing whether it may be time to […]
Span Calculator for Wood Joists & Rafters
Professional builders and DIY’ers alike can take advantage of the American Wood Council’s online (and free to use) Maximum Span Calculator for Wood Joists and Rafters. Use it to calculate the size and grade of joist needed for a given joist span, on-center spacing, live load and dead load. Select Dead Load choices of […]
Solve Tile Layout Problems – 10-Step Plan
(guest post by Steve Wilson) Out-of-square kitchen floors can challenge any tile installer who wants to do a good job. Fortunately, there are several ways to correct these problems. Most involve a little misdirection—make the floor look good where people see the most of it and forget about the areas where people rarely, if ever, […]
