From the editors of Tool Box Buzz, Home Construction Improvement and A Concord Carpenter
Volume 69
The time is finally here. The 48" Construction Level Head 2 Head article is finally published. If you've followed along with us on social media, we've been teasing this article for quite some time. Take it from us, testing and evaluating a precision tool is a time consuming and labor intensive process. Hopefully you find it worth
the wait.
Other items in this week's newsletter, a new sheathing product from GP that's definitely worth a look, and a way to solve your ice dam issues if insulating and air sealing just isn't possible in your home.
So what does the above image have to do with this newsletter? Nothing really, just wanted to slip in a quick tip. If you're trying to cut an odd shaped profile (like a handrail) and want to prevent tear-out, wrap it in masking tape.
Then cut slowly as you normally would on a nice piece of trim and peel the tape off gently. As an added bonus it's easier to mark the tape if your piece is pre-finished.
~ Jeff
todd fratzel
Best Construction Levels - 48"
A level is a tool that is used just about every day in construction. It can make or break a build. If it's off, just about every subsequent trade becomes subject to its inaccuracy. So when faced with buying a new one, which one should you get? Should you spend as much as you can afford or get one that's good enough?
We spent over half a year testing and evaluating some of the major players in the category. We used them on the jobsite, tested and checked them with precision tools, and even tortured them a little. All in hopes of helping you to make an informed decision about where to level your buying power (pun intended!) the next time you need a new
48".
Over the last ten years I’ve seen a wave of development, advancement, and improvement in building materials used in the construction buildings. Some of the biggest advancements and improvements include products focused on improving the building envelope while also helping builders become more efficient and profitable.
Georgia-Pacific has been a pillar in the building materials industry
for almost 90 years so it’s not surprising that they are helping drive the industry with new and improved building products. Georgia-Pacific ForceField® is a structural engineered wood sheathing panel with a proprietary air and water barrier laminated
to the exterior surface.
In this article we'll tell you all about this new sheathing and why you should consider it for your next building project.
Some homes are predisposed to ice dams – and the leaks that can result from them. Lack of insulation, warm air leaks, and complex roof designs all contribute to ice dam formations. Preventing roof leaks requires addressing these issues and ice dams themselves, but that’s not always easy to do.
Ideally you’d be able to go into the attic and insulate the roof from the inside; but often this is too
expensive or invasive, especially if the attic or underside of the roof is not easily accessible.
In this case you have two choices. You can treat the symptoms by using a roof rake to remove the snow every time it snows, or you can treat the root cause and install roof and gutter heating cables.
Starting December 1st, and posting everyday until the 12th, we will be posting a new Tools-On-Tap (TOT) video. Each video will highlight one tool in the ACC Gift Guide.
The TOT videos
feature members of the TBB Crew talking about tools over a beer. Its informative, entertaining and hilarious. All of the TOT videos can be found here. Scroll to the bottom for the 12 Days of Christmas
ones.
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