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Woodworking Network
Home renovation and repair spending is expected to continue strong growth through next year.
According to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, annual growth in home improvement and repair expenditures will continue to increase, surpassing 8 percent by the second quarter of 2017 before moderating somewhat later in the year.
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Builder
Damage caused by improper window installations, specifically flashing details that allow water infiltration, routinely tops builders' list of callbacks. And with the average 2,300-square-foot house containing 19 windows, there’s ample potential for problems ranging from rot to mold and condensation, according to this BUILDER article. Not to mention damage to your reputation as a quality builder and a hit to your already razor-thin profit margin.
Many of these problems can be abated with correct flashing installation. Here, in a series of videos, Long Island, New York, carpenter Peter Heard details how to integrate house wrap and flashing to better prevent leaks.
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For Construction Pros
In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, businesses are left picking up the pieces of the trail of destruction it left, not only in Florida and Georgia, but with widespread flooding in eastern North Carolina and South Carolina.
Events like this always leave those with the question, how can we protect ourselves and our business from future hurricanes and storms?
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Jamsill Guard® is an adjustable sill pan flashing designed to prevent water damage from window and door leaks. Made from high impact ABS plastic, Jamsill Guard® will not deteriorate or corrode over time. Our multi-piece telescoping design allows on-site adjustability to fit all rough openings and features sloped weep areas to help evacuate moisture to the exterior of the structure. Jamsill Guard® is bonded together on site using PVC cement, creating a one-piece sill pan flashing beneath your door or window.
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Reuters
U.S. home resales surged in September after two straight months of declines as first-time buyers stepped into the market, pointing to underlying momentum in the economy.
While other data showed a bigger-than-expected increase in the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week, the trend continued to suggest that the labor market remains strong. Labor market strength is one of the key factors underpinning the housing market.
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Construction Equipment
OSHA is proposing 18 changes to its recordkeeping, general industry, maritime and construction standards. The proposed revisions would save employers an estimated $3.2 million per year, according to OSHA, and are based on responses to a public Request for Information issued in 2012 as well as recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health, OSHA staff and the Office of Management and Budget.
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The Real Deal
U.S. real estate is so large and complex that it can sometimes be hard to get a good view of the health of the market. Between the boatload of data and the nearly 70 million single-family homes, it's rare to get a full picture of the state of the housing market. Ryan Marshall, CEO of the homebuilder Pulte Group, however, laid out the state of the U.S. housing market in one succinct quote.
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MultiBriefs
In an effort to enhance the overall content of Door & Window Business, we'd like to include peer-written articles in future editions. As a member of AWDI, your knowledge of the event industry lends itself to unprecedented expertise. And we're hoping you'll share this expertise with your peers through well-written commentary. Because of the digital format, there's no word limit and our group of talented editors can help with final edits. If you're interested in participating, please contact Ronnie Richard to discuss logistics.
Safety.BLR.com
In view of a legal challenge, OSHA has postponed further enforcement of the anti-retaliation provisions in its injury and illness tracking rules. Keep reading to find out when the provisions will go into effect and what the delay means for you.
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For Construction Pros
George Hedley writes: "When I speak at conventions, I often ask construction business owners and managers to tell me what their perfect business would be like. The common answer is a company without people! But the second most important ingredient to business success is finding and keeping excellent people (number one is customers). Without good help, you'll never make any profit or be able to grow your business."
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