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Look for equipment that will move the heaviest coating you're likely to use.
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Q: When installing painted steel roofing, is it necessary to coat the edges of cut panels in order to prevent rust?
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Q. Are Bubble-Wrap R-Value Claims Accurate? Am I the only one confused by the claims of manufacturers of foil-covered bubble wrap and foil-covered flexible thin plastic foam? Apparently, if one is to believe the advertising, a 3/8-inch-thick roll of foil-
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Q. Same Windows, Different Climates? As a HERS rater working in north-central New England, I've noticed that the U-values of the windows that most builders are installing are quite good — below .35 — but they have low SHGC (solar heat-gain coefficient) values. While it seems that windows with...
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Q. Do any I-joist manufacturers still use plywood webs? At my local lumberyard, I was told that manufacturers switched from plywood to OSB webs because the plywood tended to delaminate, but I suspect the real reason is that OSB is cheaper. I'd prefer to use plywood I-joists, because I think they'd...
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Bendable polyester moldings can add a high-end look on a production budget. A veteran trim carpenter reveals some tricks for using them effectively.
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There's more to vinyl windows than meets the eye. Here's an inside look at how they go together - and how you can use them to best advantage.
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The right-size generator will last longer and extend the life of your expensive tools. Here's what you need to know before you buy.
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Laminate countertop edge options
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Three new router designs, a telescopic measuring stick