Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
March – Dan Vincent
Fifteen years ago, a shy 18 year old who had recently graduated from Tech School, applied for a job with us. He was so shy and of so few words that he didn’t impress anyone initially. He came back the next day, and the day...
Fas-N-Fast™
I’d like to take a minute to tell you about the Fas-N-FastTM newel anchoring system. This newel anchoring system is much less invasive than your traditional anchoring system. It alleviates any need to cut plugs that would cover anchor...
February 2017 – The Deadly Dozen
Toolbox Talks are designed to promote discussions about safety. The Deadly Dozen We all know that there must be a cause for an accident to happen. In order to avoid accidents, we must remove the cause. Every cause is a result of an unsafe...
“Unity is vision; it must have been part of the process of learning to see.”
Henry Adams, American historian and member of the Adams political family
February – What’s In A Paint Job?
Until the middle of the 19th Century, most Americans didn’t have much use for paint. Wood was plentiful, and paint was difficult to make and not very effective as a weather coat. You couldn’t run down to the local hardware...
MA Home Improvement Contractor Registration
FAQ Why do I need an HIC Registration? It’s the law! Although HIC registration is not a license, it may be required for most residential projects. If you have a CSL you may still need an HIC! How long does an HIC Registration last? 2...
Stormwatch® Protection for Andersen® Windows and Doors
More than 150 years ago the author Henry David Thoreau described Cape Cod as the “bared and bended arm of Massachusetts...boxing with northeast storms, and, ever and anon, heaving up her Atlantic adversary from the lap of earth.” 150 years...