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A full-scale plywood template doubles as the base for the bending frame
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As green building grabs the attention of otherwise cautious home buyers, so does the potential for "greenwashing" — the efforts of overzealous marketers to label anything and everything "green." Selectively focusing on one feature while ignoring others, or intentionally misleading buyers about the...
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Quacks in the siding aren't always a problem.
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As building codes address wind-zone construction with extra vigor, more metal hardware is being required to tie buildings together than ever before. Framing anchors, ties, hold-downs, braces, tie-downs, hangers, connectors, straps - every year more steel is needed to build and remodel houses. And...
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A rain screen offers the ultimate defense against water intrusion, provided you get the details right. That's easy enough to do with lap siding but considerably more complex with shingles. Custom home builder and remodeler Mike Guertin, who is accustomed to wind-swept rains in his area of the Ocean...
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These vines won't rot the siding or harbor bird's nests.
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Distinguish your sidewall work with this easy-to-build diamond design
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Q. Is it necessary to use felt paper or Tyvek behind cedar shakes on gable walls that are not heated or cooled?
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Rhode Island builder Mike Guertin shares his strategies for beating leaks caused by wind-driven rain entering roof vents — and how to navigate building codes and shingle warranties in the process.
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Installing shingles in 4- to 7-foot lifts from the ridge down reduces granule loss and makes the job go faster.