Mike Sloggatt

Before he became a contractor, Mike sloGGatt worked in law enforcement. Now, Mike travels with the Katz Roadshow, sharing his 33 years of experience with carpenters nationwide. When he’s not working, Mike and his wife, Laura, explore back roads on their motorcycle and spend time with their grandchildren.

Planning for shrinkage in framing lumber
Q: Our crew is building a new two-story house. By the time the flooring installer came on site, there was a hump in the subfloor at a few of the doorways…
Retrofitting French Doors
Install hinged patio doors so that they work perfectly, even in an out-of-plumb wall.
Installing Exterior French Doors: Introduction
Watch the entire process of adding a new patio door to an existing house, from preparing and air-sealing the rough opening to installing the handles and screen doors.
Install a Replacement Window in a Brick House
Redundant flashings and attention to detail keep out air and water.
Air-Seal Windows and Doors
Follow these steps to stop leaks around windows and doors from the inside.
VIDEO SERIES: Install Insert Replacement Windows in a Brick Wall
Learn every step in the process, from measuring and ordering a window to installing and air-sealing it

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