Ice Barrier

Tidbits from the Top Ice Barrier Icicles hanging off eaves is a very common sight in our neck of the woods.  Under insulated or under ventilated attic spaces, if not both, are mostly to blame.  Melting snow from the roof travels over the colder, unheated eve and...

Window & Service Door Headers

Tidbits from the Top Window & Service Door Headers A “header” is a supporting member found above windows and doors designed to carry the load above it and move it to the sides of the opening.  Many builders use 2” x 6” dimensional lumber to build headers for...