The Carolina Contractor Show

This show is all about the next generation!  We discuss what the next wave of contractors need to be aware of when coming out of school with a construction degree.  An intern from the construction program at ECU gives us his rundown on what he likes about the program, what he’s learning and how he learns best👷🏼‍♂️  Check out a whole show on “If I knew then, what I know now”

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  

We welcomed the local guys from Big Blue Restoration this week to talk about what you do in the case of an emergency!  There are do’s and don’t s for a homeowner, when it comes to insurance.  Mike Anderson and Zach Davenport give the rundown on your responsibilities as a homeowner, in a disaster situation.  MITIGATE YOUR DAMAGES!  

We go through each part of the house that may be prone to a covered peril, like pipe bursts, house fires, etc.  We also talk preventative measures and safety tips to give yourself the best chance not to avoid a bad circumstance.   We cover a few disaster mitigation scenarios and cover what you do after the fact.  

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  

What's all the craze about the ZIP system?  What, exactly, is a SIP or structural insulated panel?  How can you accomplish the same thing with traditional framing?  Tune into this week's program to get answers on all of the above!  Also, how to retrofit an existing building envelope to improve your efficiency.

In our questions segment, we unfold a worst case plumbing scenario, how insurance coverage works when upgrading to an architectural shingle and what to do when replacing masonite siding with fiber cement.

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  

What in the world is Hempcrete?  In our constant search for the latest, greatest building products...we found the next big thing in masonry!  Hempcrete is made from the hemp stalk mixed with lime and water.  Listen in to find out more about the product and just how many uses it has!

Also featured in this episode, are construction exoskeletons👀  What was originally intended to help folks with rehabilitation has crossed party lines and landed in the construction world with a boom.  These exoskeletons are becoming increasingly affordable with every year that passes and we believe it will become common to see on job sites in the near future.  

Our listener questions segment covers a condition called “Air Hammer” in copper pipes, proper removal of a masonry chimney, structural cracks in a foundation and how insurance  companies handle damage occurring on neighboring properties....very informative! 

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  

In this episode we feature a product that is revolutionary in the world of concrete repair.  It’s called Xypex and the science behind it is fascinating.  I found out about the product when someone told me you could waterproof a basement wall from the inside.  This product actually penetrates the cracks that cause leaks and fills in the cracks with crystal structures...and so much more!

Our questions segment covers HVAC Q&A regarding rooms that are cold, air distribution solutions and tonnage calculations.  Also, the basics on changing copper pipes to PEX and the average build times on a custom home vs. a track built.

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  

Our guest host this week was property guru Steven Andrews.  Steven went from 2 rental houses to 175 in less than a decade.  Check out this weeks show to listen in on how he did it, as well as advice to folks who want to pursue this as a career opportunity.  You don’t want to miss this!

Our questions segment covers interest rates, a seller’s market, price per square foot and several reasons why now is a good time to build.  We also talk about roofing issues like ridge vent, putting a new roof over the old shingles and how long you can patch before replacing.  Our breakdown on gutter guards is intended to steer you  toward the best option depending on your landscape.

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  

If you’re going to put money into your house, you want to get it back!  We cover what you can do to your house to improve the value AND....improve your quality of life!  Return on investment (ROI) is of utmost importance when you’re deciding how to improve your living space.  Check out what you can do that will pay you back....and then some!  

We also cover construction oriented family activities, an invention in India that could be a game changer for providing electricity to places it wasn’t previously wasn’t available, and just how much oxygen an acre of hemp produces vs. an entire forest🤯

Our questions segment breaks down the difference between vinyl (PVC) and composite (TREX) handrails, home maintenance differences between the north and south elevations of your home...and the science behind the porous nature of brick and other masonry materials.

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  

In this episode we start out with search result numbers from Google...find out what everybody in searching for in home improvement!  Our topic covers things you can do to your house to combat those nasty germs and viruses.  Indoor air quality is very important this time of the year....we discuss how to make sure yours is under control.  We even talk about “Dirty Sock Syndrome”...yes, it is a thing!

In our questions segment, we discuss fastener placement with metal roofing...preference vs. what is recommended, optimal temperatures for water heaters, finishing a bonus room and retrofitting sound-proof insulation!

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  

While everyone is breaking for the holidays, there’s no better time to do a maintenance inspection on your house!  You don’t have to be a home inspector to spot the obvious!  In this episode we start with the roof and work our way to the foundation.  Preventative maintenance is a great thing to avoid potentially big ticket problems!

In our questions segment, we cover solar panels scams, overcharging batteries, designer shingles and net-zero houses...very cool!

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  

In our latest episode, we cover several Christmas gift ideas for Dad or the DIY’er in your house.  There’s also a nice rundown on what to expect from TV’s in the near and far future!

Our listener-questions segment had some good topics, such as:  the legal implications of waiving a deductible for an insurance claim, how LVL’s compare in size to dimensional lumber, what to do if your builder went out of business and if you should have ridge vent without the appropriate amount of soffit ventilation.

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