Complete Your Project with the Right Team

You’ve found a contractor you like. So who else comes on your project or into your home?

Contracting It Out

Very seldom will you find a contractor who employs all the trades that are needed to complete a project. Different trades require licenses or equipment that a general contractor may not have, and that’s the way it should be. For example, a good plumber will keep up with the continuing education, code changes, and different requirements in different cities, and they will have qualified employees to complete their part of the job. The same is true for all other specialists.

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Is asking your contractor for a license enough and does he have the correct license?

Is asking your contractor for a license enough and does he have the correct license?

The state of Arkansas requires all Contractors, most trades and remodelers to have a license. There are also licenses for remodelers and some specialties businesses. You can find the definitions of these on the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board web site (http://aclb.arkansas.gov/Pages/default.aspx). Unfortunately there are some people out there who will mislead you about the type of license they have, or if they even have one.

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Using Ballistic NailScrews® to Install AdvanTech Subfloor

Watch how quickly subfloor is installed using Ballistic NailScrews®. NailScrews® are collated screws installed with a pneumatic nailer. They install quickly like collated nails, but have the holding power of screws. They can be installed with most tools on the market – even one you already own. Save time and labor cost using Ballistic NailScrews®. Find out more at http://www.911-nails.com.

Replacement Windows

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Are you considering replacing the windows in your home? Maybe the ones you have are old and have lost their seal, or just weren’t installed correctly. It’s common for homeowners to want to replace their windows because they’ve become foggy from moisture between the glass of the insulated units. If the window frame is still good and they’re installed correctly, you may want to just have the glass replaced at a lot less cost and hassle.

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