"It's important to realize this permeance rating was achieved just testing a single piece of felt paper on its own. Adding other materials on top of the felt paper could radically change the felt paper's ability to transfer water vapor back out to the atmosphere." Felt Paper Vapor Barrier? You Bet It Can Be You […]
Building Blues My oldest daughter and son-in-law are building a new home in Downeast Maine. It’s their first home and you can imagine they’re excited. It’s a good thing they’re young and full of energy because the building process can be stressful and full of surprises. The project was delayed for any number of reasons, […]
Roof Flashing Podcast 28 - Click to Listen: Roof Flashing - Tim Carter, the founder of AsktheBuilder.com, provides you with the basics about flashings. It's important to realize the vast majority of leaks happen at these important flashings. Listen to the above podcast to gain valuable knowledge and tips. Where are flashings on a roof? […]
Today is Veterans Day in the USA. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the Word War I hostilities between Germany and the Allies. Living veterans, as well as veterans who have passed away after being discharged from active military duty, are also honored on this day. Today is not […]
New Home Construction Estimator Podcast: New Home Construction Estimator - Tim Carter, the founder of AsktheBuilder.com, shares in this short podcast news about a simple tool that allows you to estimate the cost of your new home with minimal work. You can save thousands of dollars, months of valuable time, and prevent misery from […]
I'm working on a secret project. What if the secret project would give you super powers when you talk to a contractor who's about to bid work for you? What if the end result of the secret project was something I give to you for FREE? Would you then be willing to help me with […]
Did you just subscribe? WOOT! Welcome! Did you subscribe many moons ago? Get ready once again for some information that's going to save you time and money. The mad rush is on at my daughter and son-in-law's new home building site. You'll see the update from week three below. The footings are going in two […]
Hastings Triplet 10X Review - Very Handy Lasts Decades I've owned my Hastings Triplet 10X magnifier since 1972. I was required to buy one for my Geology 101 lab course. I use my magnifier for these tasks: wood splinter removal check solder connections on circuit boards inspect expensive jewelry settings BEFORE a failure close inspection […]
Wallpaper Borders QUESTION #1: Hello Tim. Trends and designs change and I’m convinced wallpaper will rise from the ashes. I’d like to start the resurgence and install some wallpaper borders in a few rooms in my home. What can you share to make this job go smoothly? Have you ever put in a border halfway […]
New Build Home Timeline Series - Part 3 This is part three of a new build home timeline series following my own daughter and son-in-law. They're building a new home on Mt. Desert Island in Downeast Maine. At the bottom of the page, you'll discover a link to the next part of the series. Related […]
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