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Q. Tiling a Curved Wall We've been asked to build a semicircular bathroom with tiled walls. What should we use as a substrate to cover the curved wall, which will have about a 12- to 18-foot radius, and what should we use to waterproof behind it?
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Cement shortage, creating a wetland, health concern about old plaster, workers comp reform in California, lightning- resistant flexible gas line
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Q. Fiber-cement siding comes primed. Can I go straight to a top coat? What's the best paint to use?
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Crawlspace insulation & fire codes, nail gun injuries, fiber-cement siding
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Fiber-cement siding is no fun to cut and handle, but its price and durability make it a good deal for spec houses. An experienced installer tells you how to work with it efficiently.
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Q. I'd like to finish the above-grade portion of a poured-concrete foundation with a color coat of stucco. The broken-off snap-ties are visible and are slightly rusty. Do I need to treat these with anything before I apply the stucco to prevent a rust stai
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Heat pumps, siding and accessories, lighting, interior millwork products, more
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Cutting fiber-cement siding can be a dusty job, but a number of manufacturers offer tools designed to keep the air clear.
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Engineered wood, fiber cement, and plastic can provide the look of natural wood siding and trim without the limitations of the real thing.
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Making sure of mortar types