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Cordless battery update, lumber price predictions, “green” building defined, geothermal heat pump rebates curtailed, job-site theft, storm shelters in tornado alley, algae-resistant shingles, residential silos
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Defining vinyl, using sloped-seat joist hangers, pressure-washing debate, closed valley shingles, glulam commentary, slope vs. pitch, more on safety
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Plastic, metal and fiber-cement shingles and panels make for durable, fire-resistant roofs — without sacrificing good looks.
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Where wind-driven rain is common, wood shingle roofs require extra detailing, both to keep moisture out of the house and to allow the shingles to dry. A coastal builder describes the materials and methods that work for her.
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Are these two products really equivalent, as manufacturers and grading agencies claim? A wood technologist puts to rest questions about OSB’s suitability as an economical substitute for plywood.
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Plastic laminate flooring, new protections for small businesses, thawing a frozen site
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Q: I’m about to take on a wood-shingle roofing job on an unusual roof with a lot of sinuous curves. I’m planning on steaming and bending strapping to provide a nailing base for the shingles, then steaming and bending the shingles, too. But isn’t there an easier way?
Q: We are designing a house with heavy clay roofing tiles (which weigh about 800 pounds per square). How should we calculate the dead loads for choosing our roof rafters?
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Qualified Framer program, OSHA inspectors target small builders, retread roof, new itchless fiberglass insulation
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A wood products expert examines the effectiveness of fire-retardant treatments for both new and existing wood roofing.
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Conventional steep-slope roofing materials can be made watertight even on low slopes. Here are some details and techniques that work.
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Q: What is the best way to flash around a wood-frame-and-stucco chimney for asphalt shingle roofs?
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A New England builder tells how to trim capes and colonials with low-maintenance materials, and still keep a traditional look.
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Q: How should we detail wood shingles on dormers? Are the ridge shingles clipped on the same way as asphalt shingles? Is there a trick to getting the valley flashing to lie flat? What other details are important?
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They’re pretty to look at, but they may not last as long as expected unless installed properly and maintained.
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