Construction is an ongoing, problem solving event ā according to one of my early mentors in the field. Why it matters: When you have work done on your home ā from a new roof to a new kitchen to a new pool ā youāre almost never prepared when things go wrong. Something always goes wrong. […]
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Weāll wrap up this short series on your roof assembly with what you need to know about attic ventilation. šĀ Links to parts 1-4 below Why it matters: Building code prescribes proper ventilation for your attic in order to provide a way for heat and moisture to escape to the outside. š¬Ā Zoom in: Hereās your checklist:
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Weāve covered the sheathing, underlayment and flashing components of your roof. Now weāll take a closer look at the shingles. Why it matters: All shingles are not created equally. š¬Ā Zoom in: Keep this checklist to review the next time you need a roof. šĀ 3 types of shingles belong on every roof: starter shingles, field shingles
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When it comes to your roof, itās what you canāt see that cause the biggest problems. Part 1 covered sheathing and part 2 covered underlayment. Flashing is the next critical component. Why it matters: The most common failure point on any roof is related to flashing. If water is getting in, this is where itās
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This week Iām doing a series on the parts of your roof assembly. Read part 1 here Why it matters: Once a re-roof is completed, you canāt see if it was done correctly. Itās up to you as a homeowner to hold your contractors accountable. š¬Ā Zoom in: One of my mentors said it this way,
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This week weāre going to look at the components of your roof assembly. Why it matters: Roofing is not a licensed trade in Texas, so homeowners need to educate themselves. š¼ļøĀ The big picture: Building code considers the roof assembly to be the roof covering + the roof deck. Roof covering = shingles or other material
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On August 2 we will be installing our first official FORTIFIED roof as part of a re-roof in Allen, Texas. Follow me on Instagram to see Fortified in action. Why it matters: Fortified might be the most important home resilience measure youāve never heard of. This beyond-code re-roofing method has been proven by decades of
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Ever run out of propane during your cookout? Solve that problem by running a natural gas line! Why it matters: You can eliminate the hassle of swapping propane tanks and instead focus on the grill and your guests. āļøĀ How it works: Run a natural gas line and shut off to your grill location. Purchase the
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Find out if your contractor knows how to build the perfect wall. āļøĀ Dig deeper Watch Matt Risinger describe it. Why it matters: Durability, comfort, health and efficiency. š¼ļøĀ The big picture: We should expect more from our buildings. Longer lasting. Tuned for our comfort. Designed to promote health. šĀ Bonus! Energy efficiency is a side effect. Thatās
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Have a potential issue with your property lines and boundaries? Itās best to deal with it before it becomes a problem. Why it matters: Waiting until itās time to sell the house to resolve any questions can be more costly. Waiting until one of your neighbors sells can cause problems too. šĀ What to do next:
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