Construction is an ongoing, problem solving event — according to one of my early mentors in the field. Why it matters: When you have work done on your home — from a new roof to a new kitchen to a new pool — you’re almost never prepared when things go wrong. Something always goes wrong. […]
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We’ll wrap up this short series on your roof assembly with what you need to know about attic ventilation. 👇 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. 🔬 Zoom in: Here’s your checklist:
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We’ve covered the sheathing, underlayment and flashing components of your roof. Now we’ll take a closer look at the shingles. Why it matters: All shingles are not created equally. 🔬 Zoom in: Keep this checklist to review the next time you need a roof. 👉 3 types of shingles belong on every roof: starter shingles, field shingles
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When it comes to your roof, it’s what you can’t 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 it’s
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This week I’m doing a series on the parts of your roof assembly. Read part 1 here Why it matters: Once a re-roof is completed, you can’t see if it was done correctly. It’s up to you as a homeowner to hold your contractors accountable. 🔬 Zoom in: One of my mentors said it this way,
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This week we’re 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. 🖼️ 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 you’ve 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. ⚙️ 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. ⛏️ Dig deeper Watch Matt Risinger describe it. Why it matters: Durability, comfort, health and efficiency. 🖼️ The big picture: We should expect more from our buildings. Longer lasting. Tuned for our comfort. Designed to promote health. 👏 Bonus! Energy efficiency is a side effect. That’s
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Have a potential issue with your property lines and boundaries? It’s best to deal with it before it becomes a problem. Why it matters: Waiting until it’s time to sell the house to resolve any questions can be more costly. Waiting until one of your neighbors sells can cause problems too. 📝 What to do next:
