So of course everybody hates on the OSB sheathing for building structures like this, but it is cost effective and it is cheap and as long as you wrap it up like we did at the end of the video and you don't have to worry about water getting in there and destroying it because that is kind of the idea behind building structures is to not let the elements get to it. Home improvement project DIY tips and tricks for you! #carpentrytips #construction #contractor #tipsandtricks #HomeImprovement #hacks #carpentry #builder #deck #tools #diy

I think this technique with doing siding looks really nice, but eventually over time it will not look very nice. But it is wood siding on this home edition. so what are you going to do. It's best to seal it up with something or stain it. Home improvement, project, DIY tips and tricks for you! #carpentrytips #construction #contractor #tipsandtricks #HomeImprovement #hacks #carpentry #builder #deck #tools #diy

Drip caps and other forms of flashing are a smart idea to do before installing siding! This will prevent any weather and water from getting in there and rotting out your home. To make sure you're thorough with your home project and you won't have problems in the future! Home improvement project DIY tips and tricks for you! #carpentrytips #construction #contractor #tipsandtricks #HomeImprovement #hacks #carpentry #builder #deck #tools #diy

This tool comes in two different sizes also. So that way we're using pressure treated and you want it tight. so it'll dry out and leave gaps in the decking. or you can get it with 3/16 of a gap for composite decking because you know it's not going to be shrinking. That way you get the perfect finish on your deck project that you want. Home improvement, project DIY tips and tricks for you! #carpentrytips #construction #contractor #tipsandtricks #HomeImprovement #hacks #carpentry #builder #deck #tools #diy

I'm sure people will argue this point, but at the end of the day I've installed tons of these cedar shingles and once they dry out they have nice consistent gaps everywhere! Home improvement, project DIY tips and tricks for you! #carpentrytips #construction #contractor #tipsandtricks #HomeImprovement #hacks #carpentry #builder #deck #tools #diy