StructuresSteel Framing (Is it worth it?)Steel Frame Construction Everyone asks me: "Sir, is steel better than hollow blocks?" Short answer…Daniel SobradoSeptember 15, 2024 1 min
StructuresConcrete Delamination (Why your floor is peeling)The Hollow Sound Tap your garage floor with a hammer. Does it sound solid? Good. Does it sound…Daniel SobradoSeptember 14, 2024 1 min
OtherConstruction ContractsStop. Don't Sign That Contract Yet. Daniel here. If you're about to sign a construction contract…Daniel SobradoSeptember 13, 2024 2 min
RoofingRoof Shapes (Gable vs Hip vs Flat)The Big 3 1. The Gable (Triangle) Classic house shape. Pros: Easy to build. Good ventilation…Daniel SobradoSeptember 11, 2024 1 min
RoofingFlat Roof Decks (Why they always leak)The "Modern" Look Everyone wants a modern box house. Flat roof. Roof deck party area. It looks great…Daniel SobradoSeptember 10, 2024 1 min
RoofingWhere should I point my solar panels?The "South" Rule If you read American websites, they scream: "POINT THEM SOUTH!" Because they live…Daniel SobradoSeptember 10, 2024 1 min