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A shearwall is a wall that is designed to handle not only vertical loads but horizontal loads from factors such as wind. Most building’s exterior walls are shearwalls since they…
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Many of the large insurance companies can make it very difficult for home and building owners to receive the maximum insurance funds in a catastrophe. Additionally, they will constantly move…
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What Is A Garage Apron? A garage apron is a section of asphalt or concrete that extends 2-4 feet outside of your garage door. Concrete aprons or asphalt aprons act…
Many homeowners confuse natural ice build-up with ice dams caused by heat loss in the attic. Understanding the difference is key to protecting your roof, preventing leaks, and avoiding costly repairs. This guide explains what causes ice dams, how to spot them, and when you should call a professional for help.
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Three factors must be present for mold to grow and thrive in your home. When the combination of these factors exists in the right proportions, you may start to see…
Thermal imaging is like unlocking a secret code and reading the heat loss in your home. Where is your money seeping out of your walls and attic? This is a…
The most common remodel questions we get at Complete Building Solutions are regarding the removal of a wall for expansions and making open floor plans. Commonly these inquiries would include…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3xpavV-hHI Most homes built before the 1980’s were hand framed which means any wall removal or addition project typically needed to be structurally engineered by a professional. The replacement of…
As we speak, our social media newsfeeds are blowing up with snow warnings, schools are closing, business meetings are being rescheduled, and families are stocking up for the incoming storm…
It is mid-January in Minnesota. We have seen temperatures plunge below zero and return to the mid-thirties (degrees Fahrenheit) multiple times. This varying temperature span is a recipe for attic…
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