For many years contractors in this country worked “on a handshake” agreement with other contractors they were familiar with. Written construction contracts were simple, if they existed at all, with most agreements being verbal.
For every five homes taking part in a Parade of Homes in Austin, Texas, Leonel LeBaron estimates his drywalling handiwork appears in three of them. That’s because local homebuilders want to showcase their products with his custom textures, such as Four Seasons, Texas Trowel, Old World, and Safari.
When the best possible production, quality and safety are your goals, it requires applying the Principle of the Six Ps.: “Proper prior planning prevents poor performance.”
Most of the inquiries I get for help with existing EIFS projects have something to do with an odd problem that no one can figure out how to work around. Some inquiries also are about strange uses for EIFS on new buildings.
Q: I was recently questioned about the metal studs I am using and if they are code-compliant. I was informed that if they are not, I– the subcontractor–could be held liable. This has me quite worried considering all the construction defect litigation today.
In last month’s column we discussed the basic parameters of finishing joints in fire-rated systems. To recap, joints in fire-rated gypsum board systems are typically required to be finished with tape and joint treatment, and fasteners are required to be spotted with joint treatment.
Las Vegas was the site of the 2008 INTEX Expo, one of our industry's largest trade shows. The Paris and Bally's hotels were buzzing with exhibitors showcasing their latest products.
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