Building Codes

OSHA’s Updated Silica Dust Standard and Tips for Managing Masonry Dust

Remodeling

What is Silica Dust? Why Does Your Contractor Care? OSHA's new Respiration Requirements based on Common Tools and Tasks. Plus Tips for managing dust in Masonry (Brick, Stone, Concrete, etc.) Projects. Read...

by Sean Lintow Sr

Common Code Requirements For Decks :: Posts, Footers, Stairs + Common Violations

Many homeowners dream of having a deck, and every home should be entitled to have one, right? Well, it depends on where you live. Each city in the U.S. has requirements about...

by Dave Nichols

Big News from the Remodeling Show :: Dap Products Debuts ‘The DAP Spec Line’

Products

One of the bigger announcements that came out of the Remodeling Show in Chicago last week was a new product line from DAP targeting professional contractors and remodelers. The DAP Spec Line...

by jb bartkowiak

Stopping the Killers — Carbon Monoxide and Fire :: New Codes, Safety Checks for Gas Appliances & More

Unfortunately, during the fall and winter seasons is when we see an increase in fire & carbon monoxide fatalities. Based off the latest estimates, there were over 40,000 Carbon Monoxide cases requiring...

by Sean Lintow Sr

EPA’s New Lead Regulation (RRP) and How It Affects You

I am from the government and here to help you is often joked about as being ten of the most terrifying words that one could expect to hear in their lifetime. Now...

by Sean Lintow Sr