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Protradecraft A technical journal for remodelers and contractors.

The winners circle at the Protradecraft construction
02/27/2025

The winners circle at the Protradecraft construction

Basic Floor Framing class...
02/20/2025

Basic Floor Framing class...

Floor joist layout options that ensure the subfloor sheets begin and end where you want them to

02/17/2025

ProTradeCraft is coming to Pro Builder Show Village at in Las Vegas! Get ready for live demos packed with expert techniques and pro tips with a dose of humor.

Check out this recap from 2024 for a sneak peek of what’s in store!📍Catch the action in the Outdoor Exhibits 2/25-2/27. Preview what's coming at https://pbshowvillage.com/protradecraft. We'll see you there!

Chilly day shooting Building Resilience in Minneapolis. What the photo shows: Carhartt is not as good an insulator as St...
02/14/2025

Chilly day shooting Building Resilience in Minneapolis.

What the photo shows: Carhartt is not as good an insulator as Styrofoam or even cellulose between studs.

But Styrofoam jackets are really impractical.

We were finishing up an exterior insulation job and siding with three products from James Hardie.





When fastening drywall, DON'T SCREW IT UPAdvice from "That Drywall Guy," Myron Ferguson:1/ Use coarse thread screws for ...
02/12/2025

When fastening drywall, DON'T SCREW IT UP

Advice from "That Drywall Guy," Myron Ferguson:
1/ Use coarse thread screws for wood framing
2/ Properly set the screw
3/ One screw, not two, and not too many screws
4/ Splice butt-seams instead of breaking them over studs

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Our old friend Myron discusses what fasteners to use, where, and how long they should be. As it turns out, longer isn't ...
02/10/2025

Our old friend Myron discusses what fasteners to use, where, and how long they should be. As it turns out, longer isn't better.

Advice from "That Drywall Guy," Myron Ferguson:
1/ Use coarse thread screws for wood framing
2/ Properly set the screw
3/ One screw, not two, and not too many screws
4/ Splice butt-seams instead of breaking them over studs

Four tips for better drywall installation and finishes

Protect the wall from water damage with 2 WRB layers.
12/09/2024

Protect the wall from water damage with 2 WRB layers.

Protect the wall from water damage with 2 WRB layers

Rainscreens protect buildings from moisture with proper ventilation.
11/26/2024

Rainscreens protect buildings from moisture with proper ventilation.

Rainscreens protect buildings from moisture with proper ventilation

This corner makes me feel WAY less bad about my last tile project.
10/28/2024

This corner makes me feel WAY less bad about my last tile project.

Look what showed up on my mailbox the other day, the official   party pack, though I noticed there was no bottle opener....
07/29/2024

Look what showed up on my mailbox the other day, the official party pack, though I noticed there was no bottle opener...
I guess I know what Protradecraft's contribution will be next year


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