Vibrant vinyl, inswing french doors, fire-stopping foam; exterior trim; water heaters; surface protection
Dryer vent alternative, sturdy gutter; acid-staining garage floors; specialty hardware; soffits & fascia; hvac controls
Embedded truss anchors, diminutive boiler, compressor relief; metal roofing; skylights
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Q. Do the energy savings provided by instantaneous gas water heaters justify their higher cost?
These compact units provide the comfort and simplicity of baseboard radiators without gobbling up all the available wall space.
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Deck details, defending gable vents, screening chimney pots
Poor man's HRV
Water-resistant gypsum panels, heated shingles, snap-in bamboo flooring, chimney pots, more
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Q. I am remodeling a single-family house with a full basement. The furnace and water heater are located in the basement. The local fire marshal said that it's okay to locate propane appliances such as furnaces and water heaters in the basement. He cites t
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Q. I'm in discussions with an architect regarding the pros and cons of using Grace Ice and Water Shield or a similar membrane material as a housewrap. These materials are more expensive than Tyvek or 15# felt but can't be beat when it comes to the wind-driven rain we get here in the Florida...