Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Calmer Choice
“It is not necessary to change...but then again, survival is not mandatory” – Edward Deming. I believe we can also credit Mr. Deming with one of my all-time favorites, “You get what you inspect, not what you expect”. That one is worth...
AZEK Recycling Program
Azek and Shepley are proud to announce an on-site recycling program for contractors and their homeowners during the construction process. Although many consumers and builders are enthusiastic about the durability and paint holding...
PrimeLinx Trim Boards
You (our customer), know best. In my 15+ years at Shepley, I’ve seen countless products come and go, with only a handful of “new” products really sticking and passing the test of time. Today’s greatest new decking, sidewall, or trim...
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!”
Benjamin Franklin
Heater and Generator Safety
Heaters and generators that use organic materials for fuel, such as natural gas or propane, can emit carbon monoxide (CO) if the heater or generator is not working properly or not properly tuned up, allowing for incomplete combustion. CO...
Lumber Market Update – February 2020
The market has been a tough read of late, as the season has been full of fits and starts. Overall, business has been good, but whatever activity that was realized (and believed to have had any sustainability) soon fizzled out, making many...
Are We Wrapped Too Tightly?
It’s ironic: as we super insulate houses, we have created unintended moisture consequences that may cancel out any energy savings benefit we have actually gained. Over the past 20 years, moisture caused issues in new construction have...