Great article over at This Old House gives you the heads up on things to look for now that could save you big bucks later.

Here is an excerpt from the article.

“From small things, Mama, big things one day come,” as the song goes. It’s especially true when it comes to your house. Left unchecked, seemingly minor things—a gutter pitched the wrong way, a bit of crumbly grout—can lead to bigger and expensive issues. The good news is that, in many cases, all it takes to head off catastrophe is a little preventive maintenance or an inexpensive repair. “Don’t wait until it’s an emergency,” says TOH master carpenter Norm Abram. “Spot-check areas around your house, preferably twice a year, in the fall and spring. And when you do fix something, do it right so that you don’t end up making the problem worse.” Read the entire article here

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Re-Decking? Give your existing deck a face lift and save!

New Decks

Deck Builders has been building quality new decks for 25 years.

Contact Brian Combs: (513) 256-5082

I had the opportunity to watch a live demonstration of the Bullet Tools EZ Shear this week. This product demonstrated its ability to slice through construction materials like butter. In the demonstration done for us at McCabe Lumber, the main focus was the tools ability to cut cement board siding and trim.

All I can say is that the tool delivered what it promised. I would highly recommend this tool to anyone who is doing a cement board siding job.

Expand your usable outdoor space

Ideal for second-story decks, TimberTech’s DrySpace under deck drainage system collects and channels moisture from the spaces between your planks. Attaching easily to your new or existing deck joists, DrySpace effectively turns lower level patios into extra leisure and storage space – creating a usable and completely dry space under your deck. The off-white color design lightens and brightens the area under a deck, giving that space a crisp, finished look.

• Color: Bone
• Made of solid extruded vinyl for maximum strength, durability and weather resistance
• Kits available for 12” on-center spans in 12’ lengths and 16” on-center spans in 12’ and 16’ lengths
• Also available in bulk
• 25-year limited warranty for residential applications

Welcome ABC Custom Decks to the Building Supply Guy family.

Is your dream house missing something?  Whether you built a new house, or purchased an existing house, your home isn’t completed without an outdoor entertaining area.

ABC Custom Decks has been building custom decks since 1995.  We create custom decks that fit your lifestyle.  If you prefer a low maintenance deck, we can construct your deck out of composite materials that do not rot or require yearly painting/staining.

Welcome Bouwkamp Builders to the Building Supply Guy family

Bouwkamp Buiders was founded in 1985 with the belief that a custom home should reflect the individual personalities of their clients. Add to that their uncompromising level of  service each step of the process and you why their clients say the Bouwkamp experience is unlike any other. If you are considering a new home, look to Bouwkamp Builders. Their team will walk you through the entire process.

Welcome Galloway Custom Homes to the Building Supply Guy family

Timeless, classic appeal… completed to your satisfaction
Thinking “new”? Now you don’t have to move to own a Galloway Custom Home. As the Lakeshore’s leader in custom-built homes, Tom Galloway offers major residential renovation and remodeling services for existing homes and lakefront properties. Whether you want a new kitchen or bath, or need a complete foundation or roof renovation, Tom’s professional remodeling crews can handle your project. He promises to bring the same timely performance, fine craftsmanship and satisfactory completion as he does to his custom homes. Customer satisfaction is Tom’s first priority. With uncompromising attention to quality and detail, Galloway Custom Homes will bring your vision to life.

I would like to welcome Johnson Home Builders of Allegan, Michigan to the Building Supply Guy family. Please visit their website and check them out.

DESIGN & DRAWINGS

• Custom design and drawing of plans with design changes from initial renderings to full construction drawings.

DOCUMENTATION

• Accurate and firm bidding

• Full detail contract that outlines EXACTLY what is included in the pricing and design of your home.

GENERAL CONTRACTING & MANAGEMENT

• High quality materials.

• Professional, efficient, and trustworthy subcontractors.

• Clean and safe work environment.

• Careful consideration of neighbors and the environment.

• Staying on schedule.  Time is of the essence!  Especially in Michigan!

• Issues caught and addressed before you may even notice.

• Bills paid on time and getting appropriate paperwork to the bank on a monthly basis.

• ALWAYS available for questions and onsite visits.

• Design and floorplan changes.  We are VERY accommodating to homeowner needs as this is a lifetime investment.

• Cost saving suggestions based on experience and knowledge of product costs and new innovations.

INNOVATION

• Accommodate different requests from owners.

• Suggest new types of technology and systems.

DEDICATION

• 49 years of combined experience at your service.

• Builder warranty.

I get asked everyday which hidden fastener to use with Azek Decking. Here is the HidFast system and we are getting great reviews from builders and homeowners who used the product.

HIDfast is the fastest, easiest way to get a fastener free surface for a lasting, beautiful appearance. Patented, worry-free, stainless steel fasteners are collated for easy handling and quick loading. Patent pending pneumatic tool delivers precise, consistent, effortless, installation.

By far the fastest and easiest decking system that you will ever use!

The only collated air driven Hidden Deck Fastener in the World!

NOW finally hidden deck fastening does not have to be time consuming and tedious. With HIDfast it is faster and easier to be hidden!