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Q: Tile Doorway Detail When there's an entry between an exterior tiled deck and an interior living space, how should the threshold be detailed so that the doorway doesn't leak? My client uses a wheelchair and would like the interior and exterior floors to be in approximately the same plane.
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Acriglas Pastel Panels
The Acriglas Acrylic Panels now include the Pastel Frost line of acrylic sheets. Adding to the 11 shades that already exist, the 12 additional pastel colors can be creatively incorporated into architectural applications, as a backlit detail for example. Available in a variety of sizes and...
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Acriglas Acrylic Panels
The Acriglas Acrylic Panels now include 12 additional pastel colors that can be creatively incorporated into architectural applications, as a backlit detail for example. Available in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, and translucencies, this series is ideal for use when tempered glass is not...
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Q: The clients on an upcoming project are interested in installing fiber-cement siding, but they're concerned about how the butt joints will look. While they don't expect the tight-fitting seams characteristic of wooden clapboards, they also don't like the look of wide caulked joints. Is there a...
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Q: What's the best way to detail the joint between a deck-mounted tub that lacks an integral tiling flange and the tiled tub surround so that it won't leak?
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Understair pantry; hidden header detail; sturdy deck protection; firmer footing
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To get the most from fiberglass batts, you have to start thinking about insulation at the framing stage and coordinate with other subcontractors. An insulation contractor explains.
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Cutting trusses, frost-protected posts, ERVs vs. HRVs, foil-faced foam, more
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This basic trim detail turns an unspectacular cut into an eye-catcher.
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Shoddy construction, vinyl trim detail, clad-window glass replacement, fuel cost comparisons, more