The Carolina Contractor Show

A change is coming!  GAF is changing the game with their new Timberline HDZ shingle.  It looks, feels and costs the same as the original Timberline, but a small tweak in the manufacturing process has improved this architectural shingle on so many levels!  Tune in to get the rundown from our GAF territory manager, Ron Cooke.  Ron covers the ins and outs of the manufacturing process and why these changes are so significant...you don’t want to miss this one!

Our questions segment has some great content this week, such as:  All the uses around your house for WD-40...and just how it became a household name, how to open a door with a broken lockset, why there’s a little play on a tape measure hook and what building materials don’t jive...such as, treated wood/aluminum, dissimilar metals and more!

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 connect the dots on the latest in the hemp and building industries.  Our feature is a company who has a patent on the processing of “Hemp Wood”. It is truly fascinating to see the uses of a product that is 20% stronger than oak and grown 100 times faster...literally!  We give a rundown of hemp flooring, as well as laminate, hardwood and tile flooring.

In our questions segment, we cover water alarms and freeze sensors, the pros and cons of epoxy garage coatings and stud finding on a whole other level.  We provide a few tips and tricks that anyone can do around the house.

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 start the show of with news updates on architect licensing requirement and the Duke Energy solar credit starting in 2020.  We transition to a segment devoted to construction terminology and why these terms are important to know when dealing with contractors.  

Our listener questions segment rocked this week...we covered water heater sizing per person for a family, OSB vs. Plywood, how to remove wallpaper, and lastly, how to keep dogs from using the bathroom in your yard🤷🏻‍♂️

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 were hired to design a hybrid “Safe Room/Storm Shelter” for a client.  Find out how we got started, where we got our info and how we are taking this super-cool challenge...head on!  In segment one, we also cover the change in continuing education requirements for all general contractors starting next year.

Segment 2 questions covers several relevant HVAC topics for this time of year, such as:  investing in SEER rating vs. multi-stage and zoning, electrical heat vs. gas heat (heat pump vs. gas pack).  We also unfold a leak detective story on what turned out to be a breached pipe, instead of the roof!

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 the construction world...especially in the south, there’s a debate over Modular vs. Stick-built.  It’s not just a debate over costs...there’s efficiency, quality, aesthetics and resale values to take into account.  Listen to this week’s episode to get the rundown on both options!  

Our questions segment covers Public Adjusters....what they are, and are they legit?  Driveway resurfacing options and how old building styles yielded conflicts between the overhangs and windows...

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  

So you think you want to flip a house🤷🏻‍♂️🏠  In this week’s episocde, we cover the ins and outs of flipping a house.  They make it look easy on TV...so we talk about what to be aware of before you get into it and what to do after you get started....you don’t want to miss this one!

Our listener questions touched on hand nailing vs. nail guns, the pros of upgrading to 6” gutters and what to know about your HVAC system before firing your heat up for the first time this year.

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  

The breakdown of the pros and cons in using contractor finder services like Angie’s List & Home Advisor.  We explain a BETTER way to find the right contractor that will guarantee you’ll have a job done well🤯

In segment 2, we answer questions about remedying hardwood floor squeaks, the differences in contractor certification credentials, and a scenario where exterior window shades are going to save one of our listeners a lot of money🤑

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  

This week’s episode goes into detail on the building code’s history and It’s evolution into what we have today.  In segment 2, we had some great questions to answer this week....Such as: How Duck tape became a household name.  What to do about a vapor barrier in your crawl space and the pros and cons of pressure washing algae from the north slope of a roof!

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 aesbestos?  Why should you be aware?  What do you look for?  This episode covers the ins and outs of aesbestos building products and why they are dangerous!  You don’t want to miss this!
Detached garages are huge right now...see what we recommend regarding design and general pointers....maybe a little man-cave/she-shed talk.  The deal with Synthetic underlayment vs. Tar paper on a roof...Renovated mill apartments...and RCV vs. ACV with insurance claims.

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 discuss choosing a contractor or sub-contractor....as well as the differences between the 2.  We cover the details of the appropriate insurance coverages and required licensing for project over a certain dollar amount.

We also talk about roof covering in high wind zones, whole house fans, the significance of air changes per hour and basement waterproofing.

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