After the 2016 floods we required a temporary power pole. The city inspector failed the pole for not having GFCI on both the 30 amp and 50 amp circuits. We were using the 30 amp and 50 amp for RVs and Campers that were already protected.
By Murray Wennerlund published 7-18-2023 updated 7-18-2023
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Federal Disaster Assistance
When you are navigating the federal disaster assistance agencies your first stop should be to the TruckAndTools.Com Disaster Resources. Every disaster agency uses the same process but not every disaster agency follows strict policy and guidance. Don't go into your disaster recovery with blind trust of your federal and state agencies that are leading the push to get you sheltered and out of the program.
A very common question that is very easy to answer and should have been answered in your design phase of your home.
By Murray Wennerlund published 2-8-2023 updated 3-16-2023
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With more people building homes more energy efficient we have to expand our reading to be able to correctly design homes that provide the best overall energy saving experience. Heating, Cooling and Moisture control will be our main focus in this article.
By Murray Wennerlund published 1-24-2023 updated 3-16-2023
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Need a manufactured home quote?
If you need a quote for a new manufactured home for the Louisiana Restore program send a note with your old VIN number and your status in the program. All we can do is help you get the quotes for the MHU you are looking to replace. Contact me
When I design a wall I always look at how the wall transfers the weight from above then I look at the openings and how I can make them easier to work with when choosing windows and doors. If you know the width, you know header so place it under top plate
By Murray Wennerlund published 1-18-2023 updated 3-17-2023
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When your worker is new and you are just not ready to let them go until you try a little training. I used to get the boot up the rear threat which meant to look, focus, learn how to do it like the carpenter would do it.
By Murray Wennerlund published 1-16-2023 updated 3-17-2023
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Louisiana Water System Grades
Preliminary Report Card. Click your parish from the map. Some data will be updated May 2023.
Hole saws are not always a one size fits all old-work boxes. Before you go drilling 6in holes make sure you do not need a 6 3/8in. Make the holes perfect so you do not use a tube of caulk to seal the gaps.
By Murray Wennerlund published 1-16-2023 updated 3-17-2023
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When you are working with unvented or have a sealed roof design their are a few set rules in the IRC 2015 that need to be reviewed. After your code is covered we monitor our actual heat and humidity levels to prevent roof shingle and deck damage.
By Murray Wennerlund published 1-15-2023 updated 1-15-2023
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Carpenters and Carpenter helpers.
I am asked often if I would do carpentry work in my area. I'm getting too slow to actually handle most of the jobs I'm asked to do. I'd like to handoff the work to a carpenter that's better than me. I'm always looking for a good carpenter helper for projects I take on. Contact me and get listed and working.
Labor brokers in most cases are individuals that have any number of laborers available to them to start or jump into a project.
By Murray Wennerlund published 9-29-2022 updated 9-29-2022
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Many times your fastener schedule isnt complete or may actually be missing from your design prints. Its up to the homeowner to make sure every fastener used in your build is what the industry calls for and meets or exceeds code requirements.
By Murray Wennerlund published 9-26-2022 updated 9-26-2022
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By Murray Wennerlund published 9-10-2022 updated 9-10-2022
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