Element Construction is a general contracting firm that specializes in high quality custom residential, light commercial and renovation projects in the Charlottesville area.
That is Oriented Strand Board (OSB), typically used for sheathing. Looks like it has been used exposed to weather, which is not its intended use. There is no reasonable repair for that, other than r ... read more
I have a ranch-style brick house and I'd like to give it a facelift. Do you recommend painting brick or will it be a lot of maintenance/work in the long-run?
What is the wall construction of the home?
Before making a recommendation about painting, you have to know what the vapor permeance and structure of the wall is. Improper placement of a vapor retarde ... read more