Before I became a field-training consultant for builders, I was a builder and remodeler. Even then, long before mold was a hot topic, it bothered me how many different methods were used to install windows. Stucco guys did it one way, East Coasters another, and production framers in California had their own techniques. So I set out to find best practices for my own sites to prevent problems and to streamline production. More
Since the 1960s vinyl siding has been sold as an exterior that doesn't need painting. But the color was prone to fading and the material was susceptible to damage from weather or windblown debris. More
The Craftsman style is the look of the moment in doors. More than just a trend, the clean lines and solid elegance of the Arts and Crafts era make it a versatile style, just as at home in rustic suburban settings as it is in the city. And the style is a perfect opportunity for fiberglass door manufacturers looking to showcase how much their doors resemble authentic wood. More
These standards require skylights to undergo test procedures that are slightly different from those required for other fenestrations, and which are also different from Miami-Dade's procedures. More
