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Building trades a good career choice; eaves membrane detail questioned; handheld penetrometer sources; more
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Q: When making a patch in stucco, is it possible to use hydraulic cement or a fast-setting cement for the first couple of layers so that the patch can be completed in one day?
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As a veneer on exterior walls or masonry chimneys, manmade stone looks like the real thing, but without the weight and the cost.
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A brick expert explains what to watch out for when contracting a brick veneer job, from flashing and weep details to properly cleaning the brick at the end of the job.
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Egress window codes, choosing drum traps
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Spray foam defended, CO detectors
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Q: We will soon be building a stuccoed Tudor-style home. Standard practice in our area is to fasten the wood trim directly to the sheathing, then apply a three-coat stucco to the areas formed by the applied trim. How can the trim-stucco joint be detailed to prevent water infiltration?
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Duct cleaning can help, housewrap prevents rot, pneumatic impact wrenches
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Three-coat vs. one-coat stucco, wiring device needs further testing
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Q: We blocked over a couple of basement windows in a stuccoed stone foundation wall. What’s the best way to patch the stucco? Can a simple bagged mortar mix be used to cover the block, or do we need to use stucco?