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Dust Extraction

May 20, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Dust Extraction

Controlling Dust At The Job Site A good dust control strategy is essential to being a professional contractor and keeping your customer happy throughout a construction project. I’ve learned early on that learning how to control remodeling dust by keeping it out of the air and non-remodeled portion of your clients home is often more important than the quality of your work. There is nothing worse than having to spend an hour or more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bosch, Concrete, Dealing With Dust, Dust Extraction

How To Protect Vents From Remodeling Dust

April 10, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
How To Protect Vents From Remodeling Dust

Keeping Constructions Dust Out Of Heating and Cooling Vents Construction or remodeling dust can be an issue on the jobsite and can wreak havok on HVAC duct system and furnace.  This article will discuss  simple and effective ways on how to protect vents from remodeling dust. Keeping dust out of heating or cooling vents is easy if all you have to do is tape over them but what if you need the keep the heat or air conditioning on? Leaving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contractor Advice, Dealing With Dust, Duct Cleaning, Jobsite Safety, Remodeling, Solving Problems

Jobsite Dust Control

March 28, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 4 Comments
ZipWall barrier systems

A good dust control strategy is essential to keeping your customer or significant other happy throughout a DIY or remodeling project. Here's a few tips to get you started:   1. In the work area, look for ways air to enters and leaves the room. This would include sealing off doors, windows, air vents and any other openings. Take steps to control or block them off.   2. Designate one doorway to be your main entryway to the room. Using thin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: asbestos, Attic Remodeling, Basement Renovation, Concrete, Dealing With Dust, Insulation, Interior Repairs, Lead Paint Dust, Remodeling, Tools PLUS!, ZipWall Barrier Systems

Decorative Tray Ceiling

March 18, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment
Decorative Tray Ceiling

Framing A Decorative Tray Ceiling  A tray ceiling is a rectangular architectural feature that is either inverted or recessed. Tray ceilings can be plain, ornate, subtle or dramatic and almost always make a statement! When people install tray ceilings they almost always install accent or rope lighting above it.  Tray ceilings are often found in kitchens dining rooms, hallways and formal living rooms. Architectural Details And Shadow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crown Molding, Design / Architecture, Remodeling, Remodeling. Design, Suspended Ceiling

How To Build A Remodeling Debris Chute

March 14, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 3 Comments
Remodel Debris Chute

How To Build A Debris Chute For A Remodeling Project A remodeling contractor I quickly learned that to be professional you need to develop professional standards and best practices especially when it comes to dealing with dust and debris. One trick I learned early on was to avoid dragging trash and debris from the remodeling zone and through a clients home on the way to the dumpster.   Dragging trash barrels through a house inevitably leads … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bagster, Contractor Advice, Dealing With Dust, Dumpster bags, Jobsite Safety, Remodeling, Remodeling. Design, Solving Problems

Milwaukee HAMMERVAC Universal Dust Extractor

March 6, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Milwaukee Universal Dust Extractor

Milwaukee M12 HAMMERVAC Universal Dust Extractor Fits Most Brands Milwaukee is now offering a M12 Lithium-ion powered, HEPA,  dust extractor that fits most brands SDS rotary hammers and electric powered drills.    In the remodeling field, dust collection is becoming the norm and not the exception.  collecting dust at the source not only enhances operator health and safety but it provides a cleaner, safer and easier to keep clean … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dealing With Dust, Milwaukee Tools, Tool News

DEWALT DC500 Vacuum

February 16, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 2 Comments
DEWALT DC500 Vacuum

DEWALT Corded and Cordless, Wet/Dry Vacuum, model DC500 When you're in the service field having a light weight, portable vacuum that can handle fine dust is a necessity.    If I had a dollar for all the times I had to drill a handful of holes or make a few cuts inside an occupied home or business and did not have an effective way to clean up the dust.  Now I do - it the Dewalt DC500 vacuum is a cord / cordless, 2 gallon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dealing With Dust, DeWalt Tools, Tool Reviews, Tools PLUS!

High Filtration Multi-Layer Vacuum Bags

February 12, 2013 Written by Robert Robillard 3 Comments
High Filtration Multi-Layer Vacuum Bags

High Filtration Multi-Layer Vacuum Bags and HEPA filters Replacing standard vacuum bags with high filtration multi-layer bags,and adding exhaust filters, prevents allergen particles from escaping into the air while vacuuming.  Using one of these bags with an active HEPA filter will ensure that you capture small particles and not release them back into the air through the vacuums exhaust port. As a Lead certified RRP remodeler dealing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dealing With Dust, Lead Paint Dust