The Carolina Contractor Show

The earthquake in western NC last week was the strongest we’ve had in over 100 years...needless to say, it really shook things up!  We open the conversation on how buildings are designed in the US vs. Japan(10x more quakes) and explain the concept behind base isolation foundations.  Very informative episode, if you want to be in the know, in terms of how we may integrate building techniques being pioneered in other parts of the world. 

We had a flurry of great question come in this week, including how to get “instant” hot water on a fixture...not to be confused with hot water “on-demand”.  There’s a big difference!  How to assess vulnerable places in your insulation package....convective and conductive heat transfer are the 2 ways to look at every situation.  Also, do black shingles get hotter that other colors?  Why architects spec out expensive materials not realistic on a budget and lastly, the options when choosing spray foam insulation!

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

www.SuretopRoofing.com

www.DesignerShingle.com

www.GAF.com

www.BigBlueRestoration.com

www.VeluxUSA.com

We talk about saving money with insulation & HVAC, but don’t give a lot of thought to appliance turnover.  Having to prematurely replace appliances could be measured in thousands...
Our guest on the program is Brandon Porterfied, owner of The Appliance Doctor, and he discusses the ins and outs of each appliance in your home.  He also covers gas vs. electric appliances and which brands he prefers.   [email protected]

The question segment of the show covers what to do about dirt daubers this time of the year and the timely topic of getting more ventilation in your garage.
The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

www.SuretopRoofing.com

www.DesignerShingle.com

www.GAF.com

www.BigBlueRestoration.com

www.VeluxUSA.com

August 2020 marks our 2 year anniversary for the show!  Thank you to all of our listeners!  Your support makes the show go🙏  In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a house doctor.  There are so many parallels between your house and body.  Everything from structural components to the way we’re wired is really similar!

In the questions segment, we dive into a lengthy explanation of how COVID-19 will impact the way HVAC systems will be designed to prevent airborne virus transmission.  Also, what differentiates different levels of granite countertops....

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

www.SuretopRoofing.com

www.DesignerShingle.com

www.GAF.com

www.BigBlueRestoration.com

www.VeluxUSA.com

In this episode, we start with a story about a recent roof collapse and how a cut corner was the culprit.  Then, we work our way from the foundation to the exterior listing common areas to watch for a cut corner.  It happens a lot more than you realize, so being in the know could save you a headache down the road!

In our questions segment, we cover some awesome listener questions....such as, common problems with your HVAC in the summer.  Does you need more insulation, is your system undersized, or does your unit just need to be serviced?  What to do with land line jacks you don’t use anymore?  Why do plumbing pipe require vents through the roof?  How to take care of a water stain on your ceiling without bringing a painter into the house...AND several things to consider when picking out a tile!  Through-body color, coefficient of friction and more!

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

www.SuretopRoofing.com

www.DesignerShingle.com

www.GAF.com

www.BigBlueRestoration.com

www.VeluxUSA.com

The voice of the Carolina Panthers, Mick Mixon joins us to discuss a massive building project he and his wife have undertaken.  We were fortunate enough to work with them on their project and be a part of making their dream home, a reality.  We talk about the ins and outs of the project, along with how Mick came through UNC with Woody Durham.  He also gives us a full rundown on the freshly overhauled roster of the Carolina Panthers....so good to talk sports again!  It was an honor to officially make the Carolina Contractor/Panther connection!  

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

www.SuretopRoofing.com

www.DesignerShingle.com

www.GAF.com

www.BigBlueRestoration.com

www.VeluxUSA.com

When building a house, there are several options that are more important than others.  What has to happen during the initial construction process vs. what can be remodeled down the road.  From the foundation to the roof, we cover where you should save and where you should spend those budget dollars.  

Check out the 2nd segment where we give a comprehensive countertop comparison, address which designer shingle is the best bang for the buck, sticking doors, and why we add rebar to concrete for "Reinforcement"

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

www.SuretopRoofing.com

www.DesignerShingle.com

www.GAF.com

www.BigBlueRestoration.com

www.VeluxUSA.com

In last weeks show, we were honored to have one of the most well known immunologist in the country on our show to discuss COVID-19.  This week the Doc came back to dive a little deeper into best practices should you need work done on the interior of your home.  He also covers job-site protocol, indoor air quality with HVAC systems, how copper surfaces are anti-microbial, and how what we’re going through will affect the fire code.  Tune in to find out what Dr. Peden says is his biggest take away from the country’s recent reaction to COVID-19....

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

    I got called out to jobsite  inspection last week and little did I know I would meet one of the most influential people in the state, as well as the country.  Our guest, Dr. David Peden, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist, as well as the Senior Associate Dean for Translational Research at the School of Medicine.  In other words, in the phrase “Straight from the horse’s mouth”...He’s the horse!  It was very enlightening to hear about Covid-19 from someone other than the news media. 
    Dr. Peden talks about his time as a student of Dr. Fauci, and breaks down how his study in immunology, makes him a man who’s area of expertise is needed more than ever.  He specializes in corona viruses and lung biology, which both heavily tied to the current pandemic.  Listen in, as he covers how essential workers should cohabitate with non-essential workers, proper protocol for protective equipment on and off the jobsite, and so much more!

    The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better.”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

    As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

www.SuretopRoofing.com

www.DesignerShingle.com

www.GAF.com

www.BigBlueRestoration.com

www.VeluxUSA.com

When you realize that a pandemic can change our everyday life....the question is, how do we fight back?  This might be the most important show topic we’ve ever covered.  Listen in to see how changes you can make to your home or business can make a big difference!

🟠Copper and it’s alloys, like brass and bronze, are likely to become the new standard in construction.  Any virus that comes in contact with these antimicrobial surfaces is killed within a few minutes...and the process is fascinating🤯  Check out our list of ways you can retrofit your house and more importantly, lower the chances of virus transmission between you and your tribe.  

Our listener questions segment covers some great questions like the ins and outs of a solar water heater powered radiant heat floor, the best and most economical way to change a broken glass pane in a broken window, General Contractor license requirements...differences in VA vs NC requirements, and Western Red Cedar vs Eastern Red Cedar🌲

Be well and stay safe everybody🙏 This too shall pass!

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction and DIY.  Our goal is to cover topics important for homeowners who want to be in the know.  The show is tailored around home maintenance, innovation, seasonal tips and several ways you can save money.  Our slogan is that “We help you get to know your house better”  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed General Contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com  

www.SuretopRoofing.com
www.DesignerShingle.com
www.GAF.com
www.BigBlueRestoration.com
Wwww.VeluxUSA.com

What are you going to do with all of this free time at home?  Listen in to this week’s show on what you need to do around the house to make sure everything is up to par!  Eric also provides a great pointer on how to prevent pollen on a screened porch!

In our questions segment, we cover ways to get reclaimed wood for remodeling, how to get more pressure from your shower head, a sagging drywall problem and the rundown on having a kitchen sink disposal on a septic system.

The Carolina Contractor Show covers all things construction.  We aim to highlight the latest technologies, products and building codes to keep homeowners or homebuyers up to speed with the current market.  Our listener submitted questions are answered each week by host and licensed general contractor, Donnie Blanchard.

As always, don't forget to subscribe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ to the podcast and submit your questions to www.TheCarolinaContractor.com