Andrew Grace

Andrew Grace is a roofer, builder, and remodeler in Ligonier, PA. Follow him on Instagram @graceconstructionligonier.

Placing and Finishing a Heated Concrete Floor
Learn how to pour a concrete floor for a post-frame building, including radiant tubing for warmth and steel reinforcement for strength.
How to Craft a Copper Roof
Hand-formed standing-seam panels give a bay window a little bling.
Podcast 505: Members-only Aftershow
Patrick, Mike Guertin, and Andy Grace talk about Patrick and Andy’s recent photo shoot in Ligonier, Pa.
Leather Clip-On Tool Pouch
When you only need a few tools for the job, this small holder is more relable than a back pocket.
How to Raise a Post-Frame Home
This time-tested building system creates a lot of square footage, fast.
Accurate Stud Finder
The Zircon L550 stud finder has three modes for locating interior wall details including studs, joists, electrical wiring, and water lines.
Modern Take on an Ancient Tool
With a self-retracting stringline, Tajima’s new-age plumb bob is a compact, reliable door-hanger's tool that will never run out of batteries.
How to Bend “W”-Shaped Valley Flashing
Use a metal brake to custom-bend this unique type of valley flashing that adds a bit of extra leak protection to your roof.
Better Hammer Tacker
When that old slap stapler just isn't making the cut, this tacker is worth the additional cost in exchange for durability.
Legit Cordless Roofing Nailer
With as much strength as its air-powered cousins, the DeWalt cordless roofing nailer's only drawback is its battery life.

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