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…
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. …
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…
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…
If you’re in the countertop business as a fabricator, you’re doing a lot of countertop manufacturing, finishing, and installations these days. The market is hot because, as you know. Beyond home improvements and house-flips, some homes need new countertops after natural disasters such as hurricanes, fires, flooding, and earthquakes. In some areas of the country – such as where Lane Supply Company is…
By Jon Rhodig If you’re in the countertop fabrication business, construction, remodeling, or general contracting businesses, you’ve probably heard the name Integra Adhesives. Integra Adhesives’ mission is to, “offer our fabricator-partners in the architectural surfacing industry innovative, high quality, and value-added materials and systems, along with expert advice; to help them optimize their fabrication process while achieving exceptional finished products.” …
By Jon Rhodig Countertop seaming adhesives have come a long way in the last 15 years, and Lane Supply Company, along with the Integra Adhesives brand, has been at the forefront. What makes Integra Adhesives (Integra) “stick” out among countertop adhesives? Adhesive industry leadership Over the years, Integra has grown to be the industry leader in the two-component pre-tinted cartridge-based seaming adhesive category. Remodeling businesses, construction contractors,…