by admin | Nov 7, 2023 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Lumber Sizes Why is a 2×4 not a 2×4 you ask. The world of dimensional lumber changed when quality became an expectation. In years long past, when lumber mills cut dimensional lumber, they actually cut the trees to the specific size of...
by admin | Oct 31, 2023 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Garage Doors – T-Handles These lockable handles are used for locking a garage door when an operator is not part of the picture. When the T-handle is twisted on the outside face of the door, it pulls a metal finger away from a locking...
by admin | Sep 26, 2023 | All, General, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Foam Under Slab – Frost Movement One false conception regarding the placement of foam under a concrete floor is that it stops frost, which in turn, stops ground movement; therefore, eliminating cracking due to the movement. Foam placed...
by admin | Sep 19, 2023 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top Hurricane Fasteners Hurricane fastener is a general term for special products used to secure a truss to the double top plate of a wall to combat uplift loads due to high wind conditions. These types of products include plates, twisted straps, and...
by admin | Aug 15, 2023 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top House Wrap House wrap is a general term used to describe an exterior weather barrier installed under most sidings. They often are known by the names like, Typar, Tyvek, and BreathEZ. The objective of a house wrap is to stop bulk water that gets...
by admin | Jul 4, 2023 | All, Materials, Tidbits from the Top
Tidbits from the Top T1-11 Wicking Process T1-11 is a very commonly used sheet product used as a structural sheathing and is also a final siding. This product needs to be sealed by paint to ensure years of trouble-free use. One area very often forgotten is the...
