Author Archives: Editor
Damp proofing-Waterproofing Choices
General: There are a lot of damp proofing-waterproofing choices available to homebuilders and new home buyers today. This article provides some basic details regarding what can be expected from the products in… Read more
Damp proofing-Waterproofing — They are Not the Same!
Basements add value to a home because they create storage space and the potential to add additional living space; but only if it is dry. If you are planning to… Read more
Mold on Framing Lumber
Seeing mold on framing lumber is a common occurrence. It is actually more rare to walk into a home under construction and not find at least one stud,… Read more
Mold Resistant Framing Lumber
Seeing pictures and video of the cleanup after hurricanes, tornados, wind shears, typhoons, tsunami, floods, heavy rains, sharknados and anything related to climate change, it is no wonder someone might… Read more
Foundation-Basement Selections
Note: When it comes to foundation-basement selections, not all homebuilders will allow changes to their foundation specifications. In addition, not all home sites are conducive to each basement option discussed… Read more
Foundation-Basement Selection Sheet
Use the foundation-basement selection sheet to define specifications for the foundation and basement of your new home. Not all choices will be available with all homebuilders. The “Selections” tab (bottom) reveals a… Read more
Building a New Home – Buyer’s Wiki
If there is one thing that having a good homebuilding experience is preeminent upon it is this: good communication.
Basement Beams — Which are Best? — Commentary
What are the best basement beams to support the a floor system overhead? Three common materials used for basement beams in new home construction are: 2x (two-by as in; two-by ten, 2 x 10), LVL (and… Read more
I-joists — Why Not in All New Homes?
I-joists are stronger, lighter, stay flatter, have little or no shrinkage, they can make for quieter floors, and I-joists are a more sustainable product than dimensional lumber floor joists, so… Read more
I-Joists vs. Dimensional Joists — Commentary
Introduction Joists are the long parallel beams (framing members) that support the subfloor. The joists can be solid dimensional lumber, wood I-joists or floor trusses (a combination of wood and metal)…. Read more
