Useful information from Leading Building Suppliers
More than one way to keep a wall dry
by canadiancontractorAdvancements in building wrap technology offer diverse methods for managing bulk water while reducing material costs and streamlining installation
DULUX Paints by PPG unveils two deep, luxurious greens as 2019 Colours of the Year
by canadiancontractorNight Watch, Mojito Shimmer bring contemporary take on old-school elegance
How tough is your building wrap?
by canadiancontractorAs your building’s first line of defense against the elements, a building wrap must be able to stand up to a lot. Make sure the wrap you choose is up to the task.
Saskatchewan joins Alberta in approving wire-free electrical controls in new construction
by canadiancontractorSaskPower Electrical Inspections now accepts wireless switches in all applications including for rules 30-500 to 30-510 of the Canadian Electrical Code
Specifying WRBs as air barriers (Sponsored Post)
by canadiancontractorAn air barrier system is only as strong as its weakest link. Make sure the products you specify are tough enough to perform in the elements.
Questions to ask when choosing a high performance house wrap (Sponsored Post)
by canadiancontractor5 key questions to ask before you choose a particular brand of housewrap
Attention roofers! Propane torch safety tips
by Steve PayneImportant information for roofers, brought to you by IKO
Air barriers defined
by canadiancontractorChoosing an effective air barrier ensures a comfortable and energy efficient home
New TYPAR Drainable Wrap provides added protection against water damage in exterior walls
by canadiancontractorTYPAR Drainable Wrap has the ability to shed more bulk water than traditional house wraps
CertainTeed partners with George Brown College to study blown-in insulation and membrane performance
by canadiancontractorThe products being put through their paces are CertainTeed MemBrain™ and InsulSafe XC™ Fiberglass Blown-In Insulation
Roof Ventilation 101 (VIDEO)
by Steve PayneDo you know how to tell if your client’s roof is properly ventilated? If not, watch this quick video to learn how.
IKO ShieldBase specialty cover board for low slope roof applications (VIDEO)
by canadiancontractorAn excellent choice for recover applications, ShieldBase 180 reduces the dead weight load of the roofing system
Your office: Coming to a smartphone near you
by canadiancontractorWith the HomeStars for Business app you can receive quote requests and manage your branding, exposure, and business leads all from your smartphone
Advising your customers about toilet choices? Read this!
by canadiancontractorHere are 5 factors to consider when purchasing a toilet
RenoRun launches in Ontario
by canadiancontractorRenoRun is a Canadian start-up that delivers building materials on demand, through a smartphone app
VIDEO: “Quit wasting your time with lag bolts and pre-drilling!” says Damon Bennett
by canadiancontractorTraditional lag bolts require pre-drilling. Quit wasting your time. GRK Fasteners work better.
VIDEO: Damon Bennett on why he uses Tapcon fasteners
by canadiancontractorDamon Bennett explains why he prefers Tapcon fasteners over competing brands for pro builders.
VIDEO: Damon Bennett test drives Paslode Impulse cordless nailers
by Steve Payne“It’s all about speed on the job site,” Damon says. And Paslode’s cordless framing and finishing nailers definitely deliver.