Job Site Diaries

Controlled Dust Demolition
On all of our remodel projects we heavily stress maintaining a neat and tidy worksite. This is extremely important during the demolition phase of the project. Demo is the messiest portion…
4 Tips to Building an Efficient House in a Hot Climate
The Texas Sun is blazing where I build in Austin Texas. Let me give you four tips for building an efficient home that will stay cool even during the hottest…
Our Secret to Getting a “Crisp” Finish
To get the perfectly flat, smooth drywall finish that is so important to the finish of our homes, we use Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL) Studs. Read on for my top…
Construction Site Rules
These are the Construction Site Rules we post on all our job sites; we also have all our sub-contractors sign a copy of these rules as part of their agreement.
House Wrap for Modern Architecture
Choosing the correct weather resistant barrier (or house wrap) it's important to take into account the amount of exposure your walls are getting. Houses with more exposure will require a…
The Best Roof for Hot & Humid Climates
Working in Texas for over 10 years, I've learned how important it is to select materials that work well with the climate. In this video, I review the benefits of…
Tips for Building a Net Zero House
In this video we identify what it means to build a Net Zero house, and some of the best practices for building Net Zero houses, using one of our own…
Ultimate Electric Hot Water Setup
Gas has been the traditional king of hot water in the US. With the advent of the Heat Pump water heater I think that tide will change. Here's how I'm…
Fixing Concrete Cracks in a Basement Slab
Builder Matt Risinger demonstrates one method for making cosmetic repairs to non-structural cracks in concrete.
Stucco – Best Practice Method using Delta Dry Stucco & Stone
Stucco is one of the dominate materials used in the South & SouthWest, and I see a lot of installs that look like future issues waiting to happen. Here's a…

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