In the construction industry, a myriad of challenges have become recurrent themes, affecting companies nationwide. Skilled labor shortages, inadequate training, project performance, profitability, and sustainability concerns top the list of issues. Brazilian Wood Depot, headquartered in Georgia, understands the pivotal role that innovative solutions play in addressing these challenges for construction professionals across the country.
Skilled Labor Shortages Addressed The Climate-Shield Rain Screen System proves to be a game-changer when it comes to combating skilled labor shortages in wood siding installation. This revolutionary system can be effectively installed by a small on-site team. With typically just one skilled or semi-skilled carpenter and one or two less skilled helpers, a significant square footage of siding can be accurately installed in a single day. Reports even suggest that a proficient ‘cut man’ on the ground can collaborate with two installers to complete the siding installation efficiently. With trim and corners in place, the siding can be hung quickly. It’s not uncommon to hear that a 3-man crew can install up to 800 to 1,000 square feet of siding per day, even on their first installation.
Wood Siding Training Simplified One of the remarkable advantages of the Climate-Shield System is its compatibility with wood siding and the ease with which it can be installed using standard carpentry tools. This means that the training period on-site is significantly reduced. Additionally, an informative 4-minute installation video offers a quick overview of key points in wood rain screen siding installation. For a more comprehensive understanding of installation practices and tips, an 11-minute installation video covers nearly every situation a contractor might encounter during a typical siding installation.
Enhanced Project Performance and Profitability Achieving precise and efficient project completion within the allocated budget and timeline is pivotal for a construction company’s success. It directly impacts the builder’s reputation and profitability. The Climate-Shield system utilizes real wood siding, providing a naturally beautiful finish. The patented rainscreen clips are easy to install, eliminating the need for wood furring strips, thus saving labor costs and helping builders maintain their construction schedules. Designed to precise tolerances, the system maintains the ideal rain screen gap, ensuring an accurate installation for a high-performance wall system.
Addressing Sustainability Concerns In today’s era of tightly insulated homes and buildings, ventilation is more critical than ever. A well-designed rain screen system enables the exterior building envelope to breathe properly and effectively shed water. Climate-Shield’s patented rain screen system not only ensures superior ventilation and building envelope performance but also creates an open joint, pressure-equalized, back-ventilated wall cavity. This contributes to reducing cooling costs during warm weather through the use of natural convective air currents.
Brazilian Wood Depot, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, stands as the go-to source for premium Brazilian hardwoods that cater to the construction industry’s needs nationwide. With a deep commitment to quality and sustainability, Eric and Sam, the owners of Brazilian Wood Depot, offer a reliable partner for builders seeking excellence in their projects.
