Posts – Ask The Contractors

Question: Which are the Best Insulation and Vapor Barrier Upgrades?

by Todd Bird | May 22, 2020 | Blog, Past Questions

Question: Which are the Best Insulation and Vapor Barrier Upgrades?Tips and Tricks 00:00 / 9:08 1X “We are converting our garage into a heated space family room, the area that we are closing off in front of the door is 26′ x 8...

Question: Can I Convert Copper To Pex without creating Electrolysis?

by Todd Bird | Apr 26, 2020 | Blog, Past Questions

Question: Can I Convert Copper To Pex without creating Electrolysis?Tips and Tricks 00:00 / 4:21 1X Matt’s remodeling his bathroom, and he wants to know how to convert from copper to plastic piping, better known as Pex. He puts it as...

Question: I Need to Bid out New Construction. How should I measure?

by Todd Bird | Apr 20, 2020 | Blog, Past Questions

Question: I Need to Bid out New Construction. How should I measure?Tips and Tricks 00:00 / 3:20 1X Question from Angela:How do I Measure Exterior Square Footage for Billing Purpose? Getting an accurate measurement of a new or existing home...

Question: Replacing and Repairing Dry Rot Damaged Rim Joist

by Todd Bird | Mar 6, 2020 | Blog, Past Questions

Question: Replacing and Repairing Dry Rot Damaged Rim JoistTips and Tricks 00:00 / 7:30 1X I have some sections of rim joists that need replacing and repairing at my home. The sill plate appears to be fine in all locations. James is here...

Question: Sealing to Protect Granite and Quartz Countertops

by Todd Bird | Feb 22, 2020 | Blog, Past Questions

Question: Sealing to Protect Granite and Quartz CountertopsTips and Tricks 00:00 / 8:41 1X I have a Quartz countertop installed in a bathroom. It is a solid surface product, so I was not expecting an unfinished underside, much like granite....