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Computer Software for
Builders: A broad array of
builder's software is described in
the new 1987 edition of the
NAHB Research Center's
Software Catalog for Home
Builders.
Don't look for any hardhitting
reviews, as all
descriptions are provided by
the software manufacturers.
But at $12 (including postage
and handling) the catalog is a
smart investment for anybody
getting ready to computerize.
Order from NAHB Research
Center, 400 Prince Georges
Center Blvd., Upper Marlboro,
MD 20772-8731.
Proper Spacing and
Nailing: Improper spacing and
nailing are the two most
common causes of call-backs
and claims by customers,
according to the American
Plywood Association. To help
you avoid those problems, APA
has a new fact sheet describing
its spacing and nailing
recommendations for sheathing,
subflooring, and siding. Contact
APA at P.O. Box 11700,
Tacoma, WA