There are very many things to be thankful for this holiday season. However, sometimes we just need to spread a little holiday cheer. Looking for a way to help others? Here are some of the many ways you can help around the Dayton Area: God's Grace Food Pantry According to the With God’s Grace Facebook page, the food pantry will be handing out Thanksgiving to-go meals to families in the Dayton...
BUILDERONLINE While the potential influence of continued high inflation adds an element of caution to the current state of the economy, Zonda chief economist Ali Wolf said her take on the overall economy is more positive during the latest COVID-19 Update webinar. Wage Growth and Inflation Partially as a result of the labor crunch, employers are feeling pressure and increasing wages. Wolf says the...
NAHB As water costs continue to rise across the country and some areas face droughts, aridification, and water supply constraints, Property Owners – particularly owners of affordable housing – can benefit from these additional water efficiency strategies. Of Course, new or replacement toilets, aerators, and showerheads are a great starting place for significant water savings; they are...
NAHB The House late last night passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill approved by the Senate and President Biden will sign the measure into law shortly. NAHB supports the infrastructure bill, which will make much-needed improvements to the nation’s roads, bridges, broadband, and public transportation network. This bill, titled the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will...
Creating adequate separation between materials is critical to mitigating cracks (and worse) along cementitious surfaces BY JOHN KOENIG Builders can eliminate a lot of first-year warranty calls and latent defects by paying closer attention to seemingly minor details. A case in point is where different exterior finish materials and other products meet one another, such as stucco cladding at the...
While eave overhangs are typically built as part of the main roof framing, installing them as separate pieces offers better air-sealing opportunities. By Jess Chaloux It can be tough to get a good tight seal around rafter tails and other tricky spots when installing a water-resistive barrier (WRB) and air barrier, but on the 2020 Fine Homebuilding House, the build team used some...
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