In our last blog we discussed the potential effects of the excessive dryness in homes this winter (2013-2014) in Northeast Ohio. But as dry as the interior has been there is also an increase in damage from the increased… Read More
Archives by Month: February 2014
What the heck? (Volume 1)
Here we see some construction details that caused me to say, “What the heck? What were they thinking?” Is that vent backwards or am I just disoriented? Is THAT FOUR LAYERS of shingles under that vent? There is a reason… Read More
Traditional Sawn Lumber vs Engineered I-Joists vs Wood Trusses
What’s best for floor joists in residential construction: traditional sawn lumber, engineered I-Joists, or wood trusses? The answer to this is more complicated than “which is the best.” The answer is subjective. That is, it depends not only on the… Read More