Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
GAF Deck Armour
Synthetic underlayments have become a widespread substitute over customary felt papers, replacing both 15 lbs. and 30 lbs. for both asphalt and wood roofing. Felt paper is what it is: paper-based. Once it attracts moisture due to rain or...
March 2018 – Recognizing Unsafe Conditions
Recognizing Unsafe Conditions Recognizing unsafe conditions, or hazards in the workplace is everyone’s responsibility from the most junior employee to the company president to identify hazards and make suggestions on how to fix the...
Lumber Update – March 2018
A turbulent February was not what anyone was expecting, but it’s exactly what we got: weather conditions and high demand exacerbated an already over-taxed transportation system, leading to panic buying and leaving buyers with needs that...
“What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.”
Abraham Lincoln
Andersen® Rises to the Challenge
In the industry today we are being pushed on both sides. Our architects and designers continue to push the limits on size and design. At the same time the building code gets tighter in regard to energy performance. ...
February 2018 – Proper Lifting
Proper Lifting Introduction: Most of us forget the importance of our backs for the enjoyment of a normal, happy and successful life. However, the back contains one of the most critical muscle groups in the body, as well as...
Lumber Update – February 2018
Although weather conditions last month interrupted sales, a steady draw and the finalization of the Countervailing (CVD) and Anti-Dumping (AD) duties against Canadian lumber mills were enough to keep prices afloat. The...