Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you want to support something on a wall and come across the only box of screws you have left in your garage – a leftover box of unused drywall screws from a prior project. Should you use them? …
Can Concrete be Poured in the Rain?
Concrete is considered to be one of the most versatile building materials in the world. It can create walls, flooring, driveways, sidewalks, and just about everything else. However, it can only do that if it’s being poured correctly— and that means knowing when to pour …
Can Drywall Mud Freeze?
Drywall mud is a water-based product that contractors and home renovators use to seal drywall seams and patch holes. It can be used to make your home project easier when it comes to sealing seams and holes. Because it’s water-based, however, it does have a …
What is the Difference Between a Beam and a Joist?
When looking at structural flooring, you’ll notice that the framing is composed of both joists and beams. These parts appear similar – both are long horizontal structural members. So then what is the difference between a joist and a beam? Joists and beams have many …
Can Screws be Used with Joist Hangers?
When properly installed, joist hangers can keep your floors and decks in excellent condition. However, improperly installed joist hangers can have the opposite effect. Can screws be used with joist hangers? Yes, you can use screws designed explicitly for joist hangers. Never use galvanized or …
Why Do Some Bricks Have Holes?
While standard bricks are generally solid in form, you may come across bricks from time to time that have holes in them. It’s important to understand why some bricks have holes and how that might affect any sort of structure they are expected to uphold. …
The Difference Between a Control Joint and an Expansion Joint
There are a few kinds of joints that are incorporated in concrete slabs. Two of the most common are control joints and construction joints. They sound similar, but are they the same? What is the difference between control joints and construction joints? Control joints are …
What is the Difference Between Brick and Brick Veneer?
Have you ever heard the term brick veneer and wondered what the difference is between it and regular brick? Is brick veneer made from a different type of brick, or perhaps a thinner or hollow brick? In reality, the terms “brick” and “brick veneer have …
