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Curbed tile shower pans have to be watertight. A veteran tile contractor shows how careful detailing of a waterproof membrane and special drain makes for a trouble-free shower floor.
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Deck details, nailing metal hangers, vinyl siding
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Q: Is there an easy way to remove old grout from a tub surround without working by hand with a grout saw?
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States ponder adoption of Model Energy Code, on-line building permits, foam adhesives for roof sheathing, true cost of comp claims
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Q: Can I use a pneumatic nail gun to fasten tile backerboard to floors and walls?
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When a tile job fails, it’s easy to blame the materials. But in most cases, shoddy workmanship is the culprit. A tile expert lays out the trouble spots and tells how to prevent problems.
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Behind every attractive tile job is a durable substrate. A master tiler shows how proper use of backerboard and waterproof membranes ensures a lasting finish at tubs, countertops, and floors.
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Q: It is my understanding that plywood and OSB should always be installed with space between the sheets for expansion. Apparently, always isn’t always. I am just now beginning a project on an unfinished house in New England that has had the 1-inch OSB subflooring glued and nailed to the joists...
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OSHA compromises on fall safety, Inner-Seal failure suit settled
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Q: Do the coatings on power-driven "gun nails" hold as well in the wood as a common nail driven by hand?