For Builders by Builders™ Blog

  • Sheathing Hardware: A Time Saving Product

    As an engineer in the building industry, there are a few magazines and websites I subscribe to so I am kept up to date on market trends and I don’t miss anything new!  The Dodge Hangers are a great solution to a big problem in the industry.  Sheathing is time consuming, labor intensive and dangerous. 
  • Roofing Installation

    If you have a project involving the sheathing or resheathing of the roof skin than you will want to use the Dodge Hangers.  The Dodge Hangers are made of stainless steel, so they are extremely strong and will not rust.  Use the Dodge Hangers to install the first row of roof decking/sheathing, easier, safer, faster. 
  • Roof Sheathing Hanger Installation Technique

    Use the Dodge Hanger to help install roof sheathing/decking.  The hangers are installed on the edge of the roof rafter tail end or truss to create a stop-edge.  Once the hangers are installed, place the sheathing material in the hangers; they will hold the material in place for a no-movement nail off. The hangers make
  • Out of Square Roofing

    If you are working on a remodel and have to replace the roof sheathing you will want the help of the Dodge Hangers.  If the roof is out of square, you can pop a chaulk like across the span, so that you will properly install the sheathing.  Align the Dodge Hanger Top Leveler with the chaulk
  • Dryrot Siding Repair

    Do you have dryrot in your exterior sheathing and/or siding? This project in Morristown, TN shows an exposed mudsill where the siding was rotting away at the foundation.  Here the homeowner removed the siding and hung Dodge Hanger Top Levelers (DHTLs) along the mudsill, shown in the second photo.  He placed the long, hard to
  • Qualitiy Construction

    High quality builders like Marty Ritter of Covenant Construction – http://www.covcononline.com/ of Robbinsville, NC who we met at A4 Home Center at 240 Rodney Orr Bypass are using the Dodge Hangers! Marty builds custom homes and is excited about using the Dodge Hangers on projects to ensure top quality results and a safer work environment.
  • Ansonia Lumber, Ohio

    The Dodge Hangers were featured at a New Product Education Day for Builders at Ansonia Lumber at 300 South Main Street in Ansonia, OH in late May.  Local builders included Jacob and Neil of Garber Construction of Bradford, OH who purchased Dodge Hanger Top Levelers for a roof sheathing project.  Thanks, Ansonia for a great day with the builders!
  • Dodge Hangers On LinkedIn & Youtube!

    Our Youtube Channel has received hundreds of views in the past few months, and that is seriously great! We love helping out our customers, and we are moving very quickly to ensure our customers (you) and future customers (your friends) are being taken care of and supported the way they support us. There is a
  • Made In America, For Builders By Builders

    Rick and LJ of Erwin Constructors of Fletcher, NC are looking forward to using the Dodge Hangers on all their future sheathing and siding projects!  They were excited to support a Made In America, For Builders By BuildersTM product.  Thank you!

     

  • Dodge Hangers @ 84 Lumber – Garland, TX

    The Dodge Hangers are available at 84 Lumber in Garland, TX.  Monty Dodge hosted a product demonstration in early July, where he met with local builders to create awareness about the benefits of using the Hangers to properly sheath and side homes for new and remodel construction.  Thank you 84 Lumber and Ramone for having us!
  • Nature Walk – Cartersville, GA

    Brandon Howard of Little River Capital will be using the Dodge Hangers on his new housing development – the Nature Walk at Seven Hills!  Little River Capital plans to put in 1200 quality homes for Cartersville residents.  Contact them at www.LittleRiverCapital.com.  
  • Sunbelt Builder’s Show – Grapevine, TX – 29/30th

    Come visit us at Booth 1014 at the Sunbelt Builder’s Show, hosted by the Texas Association of Builders.  The show is on July 29 and 30th at the Convention Center of the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas.  Dodge Hangers will be sold at a discount at the show or a promo code will be provided to