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• Q&A: Best Nails for Drywall

  Q: I can't find the blued ring-shank drywall nails I started hanging drywall with 30 years ago. All that seems to be available are cheap and flimsy drywall nails that bend too easily when I nail them in, rust as soon as I apply mud, and leave my hands covered with black ink. Why don't they make...

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  Hardware corrosion from PT lumber; upside-down beam design

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• Lumascape USA |Omnio Mini LS411

  The Omnio Mini LS411 is a low-voltage MR16 compact flood/spotlight constructed of durable corrosion-resistant cast aluminum with a powder-coat finish. It can be adjusted 115 degrees vertically and 365 horizontally, and contains a positioning clutch and pitch indicator to achieve precision aiming...

• LaSorgente Glass Studio | NightOrbs

  Made of 1/4-inch-thick hand-blown glass, NightOrbs are 8 inches in diameter and weigh approximately 4 pounds. Available in eight colors, each orb is supported on a 5-inch-high corrosion-resistant aluminum base, which can be mounted at a variety of heights. The luminaires work on a standard...

• Zodiac 500 Series

  Offered in pole-top, pendant, or surface-mounted versions, the Zodiac 500 Series provides area illumination with high-pressure sodium, metal halide, or compact fluorescent lamps. Constructed of die-cast aluminum with a corrosion-proof finish, the fixture accommodates several internal louver designs...

• Tuff-Act Harsh Environment Exit

  The Tuff Act wet-location exit sign utilizes die-cast aluminum housing with impact-resistant injection-molded polycarbonate covers. Exposed hardware is vandal-resistant and anti-corrosion coated, making the sign appropriate for weather-exposed areas like parking garages and courtyards. The fixture...

• Omnio Mini LS411

  The Omnio Mini LS411 is a low-voltage MR16 compact flood/spotlight constructed of durable corrosion-resistant cast aluminum with a powder-coat finish. It can be adjusted 115 degrees vertically and 365 horizontally, and contains a positioning clutch and pitch indicator to achieve precision aiming...

• NightOrbs

  Made of 1/4-inch-thick hand-blown glass, NightOrbs are 8 inches in diameter and weigh approximately 4 pounds. Available in eight colors, each orb is supported on a 5-inch-high corrosion-resistant aluminum base, which can be mounted at a variety of heights. The luminaires work on a standard...

• Choosing Entry-Door Hardware

  For the best door security, install a deadbolt, reinforce the strike plate and tie it into the frame, and use forged, hardened, and corrosion-resistant lock components.