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Using aluminum coil stock for exterior trim
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Hitachi Plasti-Tacker Pro review
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A Florida roofing contractor tells how to select and install a screw-down metal roof.
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Brake-bent aluminum coil stock makes for crisp, durable trim details at windows, doors, and fascia. A Pennsylvania vinyl siding contractor reveals the tricks of the metalworking trade.
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A West Coast contractor puts coil siding nailers through their paces on the job site and reports on the results.
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When it comes to new tools — whether cordless, pneumatic, or good ol’ hand tools — there’s no place like the National Hardware Show in Chicago. Here’s what the major manufacturers unveiled this year.
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Pneumatic nailers for steel framing
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Valley flashing takes a beating, whether from heavy rain runoff or melting snow and ice. A long-time roofing contractor explains the proper way to waterproof, flash, and shingle a durable valley.
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Extra-thick walls present a problem when it comes to installing prehung entry-door units. Here are some tested solutions, both stock and custom, that can help.
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Code compliance concerns, strap tie questions