Building Clinics

The heart & soul of the exhibit hall, these hands-on demonstrations offer you a front row seat to a deep dive into tools & tactics with renowned #buildingpros who know them best.

Building Clinics

Construction topics and better building practices that run the gamut, THIS is where LIVE learning in an exhibit hall originated. Ask a friend who was around in 1998.

BUILDERS WORKSHOP:
FRAMING Presented By: Mike Sloggatt and Tom Brewer | BOOTH 136
For the best available knowledge on rough framing, our go-to place is the Builders Workshop. Whether you are a veteran framer or an apprentice carpenter, our presenters Mike Sloggatt and Ryan Smith always has something worth learning. Mike and Ryan will be teaching best practice methods on everything from floor, wall, and roof framing to structural connectors & weatherization, the most defining element of a well-built home is the frame, so invest in your trade and learn some invaluable precision framing knowledge at the Builders Workshop.FRIDAY, MARCH 22

9:30 am – 10:30 am        Floor Framing Installation
11:00 am – 12:00 pm      Structural Wall Framing
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm          Framing to Meet Energy Codes
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm          Advanced Roof Framing with Ryan SmithSATURDAY, MARCH 23

9:30 am – 10:15 am        Window Installation – Zero Call Backs
10:30 am – 11:30 am      Structural Wall Framing
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm       Advanced Roof Framing with Ryan Smith
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm          Instalación de Ventanas - Cero Llamadas de Regreso (Window Installation - Zero Call Backs) - En Español
with David Parraguirre and Tony McKlem

______________________________________________________BUILDING TECHPresented By: Peter Heard | BOOTH 121
Peter Heard covers new product technology to enhance traditional methods and materials in an effort to protect your client’s home from wind and water infiltration, especially at problem locations like door and window penetrations. Maybe you have a background in one type of siding but could remodel a home with more traditional siding, like clapboards. Slight changes in use and installation can make a big difference in the finish and durability of the product. Additionally, learn how Building Technology can help you create a first-rate finish sure to please your existing customers and impress potential clients.FRIDAY, MARCH 22

9:30 am – 10:30 am      Entry Door Installation- Prep, Tips, and Tricks
11:15 am – 12:15 pm      Installing Real Cedar Siding- Part I- Wall Prep and Drainage Plane
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm          Installing Real Cedar Siding- Part II- 6 Steps to a Great Install
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm         Entry Door Installation- Prep, Tips, and TricksSATURDAY, MARCH 23

9:30 am – 10:15 am        Entry Door Installation- Prep, Tips, and Tricks
11:00 am – 11:45 pm      Installing Real Cedar Siding- Part I- Wall Prep and Drainage Plane
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm        Installing Real Cedar Siding- Part II- 6 Steps to a Great Install
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm        Entry Door Installation- Prep, Tips, and Tricks

______________________________________________________DECKSPresented By: Aaron Butt / BOOTH 1335
Aaron Butt is shifting focus this year, he we will be bringing elements of design and fine finishes to Decks. Along with design, Aaron will bring updated requirements from the code to ensure safety and longevity to the client end-product, while exploring details that bring elegance and beauty to decks and outdoor living.FRIDAY, MARCH 229:15 am – 9:30 am           Simple Baluster Layout Jig
9:30 am – 10:30 am        Accurate Stair Stringer Layout
11:00 am – 12:00 pm      Ledger and Deck Post Fastening:
Beyond the Code
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm          Trimming Out Deck Stairs: Accurate Layout of Skirt Boards & Risers
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm          A Simple Approach to Framing a Deck Radius
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm          Composite Deck Inlays: Creating Unique Detail

DECKS cont.Presented By: Aaron Butt / BOOTH 1335

SATURDAY, MARCH 239:15 am – 9:30 am           Simple Baluster Layout Jig
9:30 am – 10:15 am        A Simple Approach to Framing a Deck Radius
10:45 am – 11:30 am       Accurate Stair Stringer Layout
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm         Ledger and Deck Post Fastening: Beyond the Code
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm          Composite Deck Inlays: Creating Unique Detail

EXTERIOR FINISHESPresented By: Rick Arnold | BOOTH 105
Long time presenter since 1997, Rick Arnold knows how to combine old-world craftmanship with modern materials to create beautiful and durable exteriors. Rick Arnold knows how to combine old-world craftmanship with modern materials to create beautiful and durable exteriors. Just a few topics Rick Arnold will be covering include custom-built craftsman-style front door trim, manufactured stone veneer transitions, siding options and installation. Also included throughout the presentation will be key building science concepts and strategies such as critical flashing details and rainscreen technology.  FRIDAY, MARCH 22

9:30 am – 10:30 am        Tricky Flashing Details
11:30 am – 12:30 pm      Mortarless Stone Veneer Install
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm          Site-Built Window and Door Trim
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm          Working with Moisture Resistant SidingEXTERIOR FINISHES cont.Presented By: Rick Arnold | BOOTH 105SATURDAY, MARCH 23

9:30 am – 10:30 am        Mortarless Stone Veneer Install
11:30 am – 12:30 pm      Site-Built Window and Door Trim
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm          Working with Moisture Resistant Siding

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HIGH PERFORMANCEPresented By: Ben Bogie & Aron Jones | BOOTH U503 – Upper Level
What is High-Performance? Simply put, it’s making a system or structure work as well as it possibly can. We'll dive into the fundamentals behind creating truly high-performance buildings. How to make structures that are more comfortable, healthy to live in, energy efficient and durable.FRIDAY, MARCH 229:30 am – 10:30 am       Get Your Insulation Right Below Grade
11:30 am – 12:30 pm        Great Windows Deserve Great Installs
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm          Why You Need Continuous Insulation
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm          Flashing Fundamentals        SATURDAY, MARCH 239:30 am – 10:30 am         Quit Stapling Your House Wrap!
11:00 am – 12:00 pm      Super Charge Your Exterior Insulation
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm           High Performance Window Installs

________________________________________INDOOR AIR QUALITY Presented By: Ross Trethewey, P.E., M. Eng | BOOTH U303 - Upper Level
Join our new expert Ross Trethewey from the TV show, This Old House and Ask This Old House while he discusses major issues on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).The home is a system, and as we build more airtight, we need to be thinking more about IAQ. In this session, you will learn about building ventilation, source capture and filtration systems to reduce contaminant levels and ensure a healthy environment. Ross will point out the most common misconceptions and installation mistakes with different systems and technologies. Learn something new, don't miss a session! FRIDAY, MARCH 2210:00 am – 11:00 am      The Unintended Consequences of Building Airtight
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm        Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Residential Solutions
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm        Residential Kitchen Ventilation
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm          Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) – What to Measure and How to Identify SATURDAY, MARCH 239:30 am – 10:30 am The Unintended Consequences of Building Airtight
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Residential Solutions
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Residential Kitchen Ventilation

___________________________________________DRYWALLPresented By: Myron Ferguson | BOOTH 417
When it comes to upgrading your drywall installation and finishing skills and general know-how, there is no place better than Myron’s Residential Drywall Clinic. Achieving a beautiful drywall interior can be very challenging, but with Myron’s step-by-step personalized instructional experience, you will soon get the upper hand in doing top-of-the-line work. Arrive early—these seats go fast.FRIDAY, MARCH 2210:00 am – 11:00 am      Drywall Overview: How to Achieve Great Results
11:30 am – 12:30 pm      Embedding the Tape: Tools to Achieve High Quality and Work Faster
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm          Finish Coats: Concealing Tape and Blending in Compounds
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm         Resurfacing and Repairs: Simple to Large Repairs Will be Made EasySATURDAY, MARCH 2310:00 am – 11:00 am      Embedding the Tape: Tools to Achieve High Quality and Work Faster
11:30 am – 12:30 pm      Finish Coats: Concealing Tape and Blending in Compounds
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm          Drywall Overview: How to Achieve Great Results

___________________________________________ROOFING & EXTERIORSPresented By: Tony Blue & Aaron Miiller | BOOTH U111 - Upper Level
Attention to detail on a roof installation can be the difference between chasing leaks and 30+ years with no callbacks. Pick up roofing tips from our pros, Tony Blue and Aaron Miiller. Watch them install head-turning copper, point out common shingle and flashing mistakes, siding installation time savings, and create solutions for roof problem areas. FRIDAY, MARCH 229:30 am – 10:15 am       Asphalt Shingles: Quality Control and Production Tips
10:30 am – 11:15 am      Huge Installation Time Savings with Innovative Siding System
11:45 am – 12:30 pm     Roofing Around a Dormer: Tips for Those Problem Areas
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm         Curved Copper Bay Window Install
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm        No Caulk Needed with Trim Innovation
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm        Standing Seam BasicsSATURDAY, MARCH 239:30 am – 10:15 am       Curved Copper Bay Window Install
10:30 am – 11:15 am      Consistency is Crucial – Learn How Easily Install Lap Siding
11:30 am – 12:15 pm      Asphalt Shingles: Quality Control and Production Tips
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm      Huge Installation Time Savings with Innovative Siding System
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm       Managing a Standing Seam Job: Install Concerns, Estimating, and Ordering

STAIR BUILDING Presented By: Mike Kennedy | BOOTH U814 - Upper Level
Whether you are looking for an introduction to stair building, or a few masterful tricks on installing curved volutes, Mike Kennedy is your guy. From layout and rough framing, to handrail and baluster installation, Mike has something for everyone. Access to this session comes just once a year—don’t miss this golden opportunity to hang out with a master stair builder.FRIDAY, MARCH 2210:00 am – 11:00 am      Site Measurement and Design of Site Built Stairs
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm        What You Should Know About Stair Codes for Basic Site Built Stairs
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm         Stair Trim Sequence and Techniques
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm         Design and Layout of Balusters and Handrails for Basic Site Built Stairs SATURDAY, MARCH 2310:00 am – 11:00 am     Review of Stair Codes, Design, and Techniques
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm        Advanced Stair Design for Curved and Winder Stairs
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm          Design of Handrails and Balustrades for Curved and Winder Stairs

___________________________________________TRIM CARPENTRY Presented By: Gary Striegler | BOOTH 1121
Well-known carpenter Gary Striegler is the go-to sanctuary for those devoted to crafting fine interiors, and those just getting started in fine trim and finish work. Get a full plate of finish carpentry know-how from Gary that includes methods for building up moldings to create stunning entryways, mantles, and wainscoting. These sessions are bursting with attendees. Make sure to plan because chairs fill up quickly! FRIDAY, MARCH 229:30 am – 10:30 am        Over the Top: Options for Dressing up Standard Doors with Transoms
11:00 am – 12:00 pm       Options for Box Beams with White Pine
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm         Mastering Shiplap Paneling: Little Details Make a Big Difference
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm         Making A High-End Custom Screen Door with Western Red Cedar.SATURDAY, MARCH 239:30 am – 10:30 am        Building A Durable Garden Bench Out of Western Red Cedar
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm          Building A Craftsman Style Mantel
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm         Fundamentals of Craftsman Trim Details