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HOW TO CLEAN YOUR WOODEN DECK Regularly maintaining your deck will add years to its life and keep it looking beautiful all year long. Here are a few tips on how to keep your deck looking good. https://lnkd.in/gaQ9s8yG #lumber #westfraser #decks #construction

JOBSITE HEARING LOSS PREVENTION Prolonged exposure to loud noises not only results in irreparable hearing loss, it can also cause high blood pressure, anxiety, heart disease and sleep issues. https://lnkd.in/gRB3zu4R #WestFraser #constructionsafety #constructionmanagement

FALL PREVENTION TECHNIQUES Safety is the number one priority on any jobsite, and that is especially important when working at heights. According to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death on construction jobsites. https://lnkd.in/g-Kmebzk #WestFraser #OSHA #constructionsafety #constructionmanagement

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE For an industry that relies so heavily on referrals, construction is notorious for poor customer service. There are very valid reasons for this! With site managers relying on trades, labor shortages and inclement weather, it’s near impossible to predict just how long any job is going to take. You can put processes into place that help you deal with issues as they come up effectively so your customers become fans. https://lnkd.in/gcW2A-Ge #westfraser #marketing #construction #constructionmanagement

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TERMS EXPLAINED As a construction professional, you know communication is key. Getting everything clear and written down will help you to ensure that the client’s expectations are met, you get paid on time and there are no expensive callbacks. https://lnkd.in/gptA5CZu #westfraser #construction #constructionmanagement #constructionterms

SPACE YOUR T&G SUB-FLOORING PANELS PROPERLY Proper panel spacing means fewer expensive callbacks. https://lnkd.in/eYZpnxYC #OSBPanels #OSB #constructiontips #westfraser #subflooring

DANGERS OF CONFINED SPACES FOR WORK CREWS The US Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has rules for safety in confined spaces. While these rules are designed to make the work environment safer, they will usher in major changes to the way construction workers do their jobs. https://lnkd.in/ef653jFR #westfraser #OSHA #jobsitesafety #constructionsafety

TIPS FOR PREVENTING NAIL POPS IN DRYWALL Nail or screw pops occur from time to time. The average house has about 25,000 to 35,000 fasteners, so a dozen screw pops is normal, but when you’re getting hundreds, you have a serious problem and a very expensive callback. Here are some construction tips to help prevent screw and nail pops so you save time and money. https://lnkd.in/eAd3957j #westfraser #constructiontips #construction

SPRING DIY PROJECT IDEAS USING WOOD PRODUCTS With the nice weather around the corner, homeowners will be eager to get to work on their spring projects. Here are a few ideas of fun projects for inside and outside the home. https://lnkd.in/gu8dwg-A #WestFraser #DIY #woodworking #woodworkingplans

WHEN USING A CAULKING GUN, SHOULD I PUSH OR PULL? When applying sealants, should I pull the bead along the joint, which leaves me with a more aesthetic look, or should I push the bead which is messier, but does get more sealant in the crack? https://lnkd.in/efFFz86d #westfraser #constructiontips #DIY #contractor