The heart & soul of the exhibit hall, these hands-on demonstrations offer you a front-row seat to dive deep into tools & tactics. [March 24 & 25]
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.
Presented By: Mike Sloggatt and Tom Brewer | BOOTH 133For 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 presenter Mike Sloggatt always has something worth learning. Mike 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 24
9:30 am – 10:30 am Framing for Silent Floors11:00 am – 11:15 am High Efficiency, High Quality Trim11:30 am – 12:30 pm Simplify Load Path Framing1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Energy Code Compliant Framing3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Precision Production Framing: Frame Faster
*Next LIVE Presenter Contender—Sam Durdaller
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
9:30 am – 10:30 am Window Installation – Zero Call Backs11:00 am – 12:00 pm Simplify Load Path Framing1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Leak Proof Roofing – Fortified Roof
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Presented By: Peter Heard | BOOTH 117Building Technology is alive in the construction industry with new products being released frequently. Don’t fear these new products! Embrace 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. Additionally, learn how Building Technology can help you affect a first-rate finish sure to please your existing customers and impress potential clients.
FRIDAY, MARCH 249:30 am – 10:30 am Installing an Exterior Entry Door 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Installing Real Cedar Siding - Part I: The Weather Resistant Barrier1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Installing Real Cedar Siding - Part II: Beveled Cedar3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Installing an Exterior Entry Door SATURDAY, MARCH 259:30 am – 10:15 am Installing an Exterior Entry Door11:00 am – 11:45 am Installing Real Cedar Siding - Part I: The Weather Resistant Barrier12:45 pm – 1:30 pm Installing Real Cedar Siding - Part II: Beveled Cedar2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Installing an Exterior Entry Door
Presented By: Mike Guertin and Aaron Butt / BOOTH 1333To meet homeowners' expectations and code officials' demands, decks need to be more than just beautiful. Decks must be constructed safe and long lasting. Mike and Aaron bring new deck construction demonstrations to this year's show covering a wide range of topics where novice workers can learn deck-building basics and seasoned builders can up their knowledge and construction techniques.
9:15 am – 9:30 am Baluster Layout Jig9:30 am – 10:30 am Deck Stair Layout and Fastening: The Basics 10:30 am – 11:15 am Ledger Installation: Beyond the Code11:15 am – 11:30 am Feeney® DesignRail® Classic Kits12:30 pm – 1:15 pm Leakproof Ledger Flashing1:15 pm – 1:45 pm DexerDry® Extra Outdoor Living 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Framing Decks with FastenMaster ICON Engineered Joists and EVO Composite Hangers3:15 pm – 4:45 pm Deck Stair Trim: Precise Skirt and Riser Marking, Cutting and Installation
9:30 am – 10:30 am Guardrail Post Fastening: Solid, Durable Connections10:30 am – 11:00 am DexerDry® Extra Outdoor Living 11:30 am – 12:15 pm Framing Decks with FastenMaster ICON Engineered Joists and EVO Composite Hangers12:15 pm – 1:00 pm Leakproof Ledger Flashing1:00 pm – 1:15 pm Feeney® DesignRail® Classic Kits1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Deck Stair Layout and Fastening: The Basics2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Ledger Installation: Beyond the Code
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Presented By: Jon Namba | BOOTH 837Our certified professional, Jon Namba will walk you through flooring installation, from start to finish, showing you how to utilize new materials and tools to make your job easier. From examining substrates to grout selection and application, this clinic gives you the opportunity to learn from an industry expert!
9:30 am – 10:30 am The Moisture Equation and How to Figure It Out11:00 am – 12:00 pm Flatness and Moisture Mitigation for The Remodeler to Reduce the Risk of Failures12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Hardwood Solid and Engineered: What’s The Difference? Do We Glue, Nail, and/or float?
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tile Techniques for the Remodeler
10:30 am – 11:30 am Tile Grout Techniques What’s New
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVP), Laminate Floors, the Good, the Bad, the Ugly
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm How Do I Protect the Floor and Small Repair Techniques?
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Presented By: Rick Arnold | BOOTH 101Long time presenter since 1997, 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 249:30 am – 10:30 am Tricky Flashing Details11:30 am – 12:30 pm Mortarless Stone Veneer Install1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Site-Built Window and Door Trim3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Working with Moisture Resistant Siding
SATURDAY, MARCH 259:30 am – 10:30 am Mortarless Stone Veneer Install11:30 am – 12:30 pm Site-Built Window and Door Trim1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Working with Moisture Resistant Siding
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Presented By: Ben Bogie | BOOTH U501 – Upper LevelWhat 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.
9:30 am – 10:30 am Quit Stapling Your House Wrap!11:30 am – 12:30 pm Super Charge Your Exterior Insulation1:15 pm – 1:30 pm If It’s Not Vertical It Needs a Roof!2:15 pm – 3:15 pm High Performance Window Installs3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Fun with Flashings - “How to Flash Anything"
9:30 am – 10:30 am Quit Stapling Your House Wrap!11:00 am – 12:00 pm Super Charge Your Exterior Insulation1:30 pm – 2:30 pm High Performance Window Installs
*Next LIVE Presenter Contender: Aron Jones
Presented By: Ross Trethewey, P.E., M. Eng | BOOTH U400 - Upper LevelJoin 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, can’t miss a session!
10:00 am – 11:00 am The Unintended Consequences of Building Airtight12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)- What to Measure & How to Verify2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Residential Kitchen Ventilation3:30 pm – 4:30 pm IAQ Residential Solutions
9:30 am – 10:30 am The Unintended Consequences of Building Airtight11:00 am – 12:00 pm Residential Kitchen Ventilation 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm IAQ Residential Solutions
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Presented By: Myron Ferguson | BOOTH 417When it comes to air sealing and insulating, lowering energy bills, improved comfort, and healthier homes; there is no place better than Myron’s Interior & Exterior Air Sealing 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.
10:00 am – 11:00 am Air Barrier Assembly11:30 am – 12:30 pm Passing the Blower Door Test1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Spray Foaming Larger Areas3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Airtight Drywall
10:00 am – 10:45 am Airtight Drywall11:00 am – 11:45 am Taping Drywall Basics1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Spray Foaming Larger Areas2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Passing the Blower Door Test
Presented By: Tony Blue | BOOTH U111 - Upper LevelAttention to detail on a roof installation can be the difference between chasing leaks and 30 plus years with no call backs. Pick up roofing tips from our pro, Tony Blue. Watch him install head-turning copper, point out common shingle and flashing mistakes, and create solutions for roof problem areas.
10:00 am – 10:45 am Asphalt Shingles: Quality Control and Production Tips 11:30 am – 11:45 am Flashing a Chimney for No Call Backs1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Standing Seam Basics2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Exposed Fastener Metal Roofing: Tips & Tricks2:30 pm – 3:15 pm How to Make A Curved Copper Roof4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Identify and Eliminate Problem Areas on a Roof with a Copper Cricket
*Next LIVE Presenter Contender — Aaron Miiller
10:00 am – 10:45 am Shingle Around A Dormer: Pay Attention to Specific Areas11:00 am – 11:45 am Classic Copper Snow Slides1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Asphalt Shingles: Quality Control and Production2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Managing a Standing Seam Job: Install Concerns, Estimating, and Ordering
Presented By: Mike Kennedy | BOOTH U711 - Upper LevelWhether 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.
10:00 am – 11:30 am Where to Begin: Measuring & Design of Site-Built Stairs12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Code Talking: Discussing Stair Codes2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Stair Trimming Techniques3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Handrailing: Balustrade Design and Layout
9:30 am – 11:00 am Building Beautiful Stairs: Basic Stair Codes, Layout, and Techniques 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Advanced Stair Building: Design and Construction of Site-Built Curved and Winder Stairs2:00 pm – 3:00 pm The Balustrade: Design and Installation. Intro to Tangent Handrailing
Presented By: Gary Striegler | BOOTH 1117Well-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 in-advance because chairs fill up quickly!
9:30 am – 10:30 am Building A Greek Revival Mantel 11:00am – 12:00 pm Custom Trim Detail: Horizontal and Vertical Wainscot with Pine2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Over the Top: Pediments for Doors and Cabinets3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Building a Screen Door Out of Cedar
9:30 am – 10:30 am Custom Trim Detail: Horizontal and Vertical Wainscot with Pine1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Dressing Up the Front Door: Pilasters and Casing Trim Upgrades2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Over the Top: Pediments for Doors and Cabinets
