Roof Safety Anchoring System

By Robert Robillard

Miller Fusion Roof Anchor Post Whether your looking for a permanent or temporary roof anchor solution there are a few things for you to consider with a roof  safety anchoring system . besides being required by OSHA falls hurt.   It’s not so much the falling, it’s the landing right?   Death from a fall is the leading cause of…

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Fireblock Insulating Foam Sealant

By Robert Robillard

 Firestop Foam Polyurethane Sealant Firestopping is required in multi-family residential and commercial construction wherever a fire-rated floor or wall separation is encountered. During the construction process, penetrations are made through framing  in order to accomodate  electrical wires and cables, plumbing pipes, HVAC ducts, and other mechanical items.  These penetrations violate the original integrity of the fire-rated floor/wall…

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Porter Cable Compact Roofing Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Porter-Cable 15 degree Coil Roofing Nailer  model RN175B The Porter Cable Compact Roofing Nailer  model RN175B  is a high production roofing nailer, designed for a professional.  The nailer can easily be switched between bump or sequential fire operation which is essentail to most roofers I know. The RN175B weighs 4.75 pounds and has a compact body style for balance and…

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Barrel Vault Ceiling

By Robert Robillard

Building A Barrel Vault Ceiling  A barrel vault is an architectural element that is known as far back as ancient Egypt, and was also used in Roman architecture.  A barrel vault ceiling is a curved ceiling formed by the extrusion of a single curve.  It is basically a series of curved rafters. The barrel vault pictured is…

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CST Berger LL20 Self Leveling Exterior Line Laser

By Robert Robillard

CST / Berger LL20 Exterior 360 Degree, Construction Laser   The CST Berger LL20 Self Leveling Exterior Line Laser is a solution for contractors needing leveling application on small exterior projects on light commercial or residential construction leveling segments. Up to this point if you wanted a viable exterior 360 degree laser level outside you either hoped…

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Paslode Cordless 16 Gauge Lithium Ion Finish Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Paslode Cordless 16 Gauge, Angled 7.6 Volt Li-ion Finish Nailer Paslode finally came out with a lithium-ion version for their finish nailer. The Paslode cordless 16 gauge lithium ion finish nailer is going to be available this august at a price poi9nt of $399.00. The framing version has been out for awhile now and I…

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Bosch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer Giveaway

By Robert Robillard

CJ Hoppes from Edwardsville, Illinois won this giveaway!  Congrats CH!! Newsletter Subscriber Giveaway The folks at Bosch have generously agreed to give one of their NEW 23 Gauge  pin nailers to one of my newsletter subscribers. The  Bosch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer has some really nice features  and at  a price point of $ 159.00 it’s…

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Bosch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer

By Robert Robillard

Bosch 23 Gauge Pneumatic Pin Nailer, FNS 138 I recently attended the 2012 Bosch media event and got a sneak peak at the NEW Bosch 23 Guage Pin Nailer. Woodworkers and finish carpenters alike have alot to be excited about.   The  Bosch 23 Gauge Pin Nailer has some really nice features  and at  a price…

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