In commercial and residential construction, as well as remodeling, there’s a lot going on. Tradespeople – electricians, plumbers, tilers, etc. — are walking around and moving supplies and equipment, possibly on new or redone flooring. Potentially, they’re tracking mud, debris, and paint or worse, causing scratches that need floors to be redone. With tight deadlines and budgets, anything you can…
When it comes to pneumatic and air tools, it’s important to ensure they’re well maintained. Not only can they cause your facility to use more horsepower than necessary (inefficient use of power), but they can become unsafe for your workforce. We have ideas and information to help you keep air moving as well as your…
Employers and safety managers know that employee downtime is not only a hassle but a drain on companies. Paperwork, workers comp claims, and lost productivity are large challenges facing production facilities. It’s why safety has become such an integral part to most facilities and plans. But when people think of injuries and illnesses happening in the workplace, ergonomics is a leading factor that is often overlooked. …
When you’re producing or restoring furniture, cabinets, flooring, or other wood-related items — swirl marks can be your nemesis. They detract from the quality of your piece and may even upset your customer, which can hurt your business. But it’s not just your technique that may be impacting the quality of your product. (Although specific…
Streamline the supply chain Streamlining the supply chain results in reduced costs and waste, while maintaining or improving the overall quality of the manufactured product. Problem A manufacturing company needed specific filters for their spray booths, but had trouble finding a reliable source. Production was starting to grind to a halt because they had no “safety stock” – industrial…
You have a facility or warehouse where you keep items needed to run your business. It’s where you keep abrasives, adhesives, sealants, tools, and more. Imagine running out of those items, one that’s critical to what you make or build. Your business may grind to a halt, waiting until you can source that needed inventory. …
In window installation, the rough opening is the most challenging opening to seal. With complex surfaces and imprecise dimensions, they really do exemplify the term “rough” in the rough opening. It becomes a challenge to seal the varying gaps around a highly engineered and precisely dimensioned window or door into a space that, shall we say, is…
What makes the woodworking world go round? (Okay, besides a lathe.) There are different sizes and dimensions for wood-crafted jobs with varying types of wood. Furniture, windows, doors, cabinets, railings, and more have curves and ornate designs that make these products beautiful. But these designs and styles can create sanding challenges. We have some recommendations on which products and options to use for your…
President Biden was sworn into office on January 20, 2021, but even before he took office, he was promising several executive actions that could impact businesses throughout the U.S. to protect workers against COVID-19 (otherwise known as the coronavirus). As Bloomberg noted, one of the first executive orders signed was asking OSHA (Occupational Safety and…
Door and window installations are the bread and butter for construction companies and general contractors. New construction and replacing windows and doors can be lucrative. But the industry is highly competitive. How can you differentiate your business from your competition to get those good-paying jobs? And how can you keep installation for your windows and doors low? Flashing and sealants help give your customers the…