When I do technical seminars about EIFS, one of
the most frequent questions is, “Should I use adhesives or mechanical fasteners
(screws plus washers), or even both, to attach the foam insulation to the
wall?” The answer depends on a number of factors, and sometimes you have no
choice about which to use.
Well folks, it’s been awhile since I have felt
whole enough to pen anything meaningful for these pages. The economic issues
surrounding the collapse of the construction industry that is such a big part
of my life and yours made anything that I may have had to say seem meaningless.
After much soul searching and a little prodding from John Wyatt, I have decided
to end my self-imposed exile from these pages.
When compared to the application process for
other construction materials, attaching a sheet of gypsum board is a reasonably
simple task. After all, how difficult is it to find a stud and run a nail or a
screw through the board?
No, this is not a story about an evil Santa
Claus or cheesy movie-it’s much worse. The Killer Klaus is what could ruin you
as a subcontractor. This story is about the subcontracts the general
contractors typically offer you when have been lucky enough to win a bid.
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Choosing the right project delivery method to use for the design and construction of a building can be difficult, especially when the requirement for a green building certification is thrown into the mix.
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