More stories about Post-Tensioning

• Tool Test: Paper-Collated Clipped-Head Nailers

  The best guns are compact, have built-in rafter hooks, and won't fire when empty.

• Q&A: Demo Near Post-Tension Cables

  Q. What precautions should you take when tearing out a post-tensioned slab? What are the risks? We are pouring a large post-tensioned slab, and while there is no demo involved at this stage, I would like to know how to proceed in case there is a plumbing

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  Hispanic labor; strong hips; attic mold; water-heater efficiency; tandem compressors; more

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  Immigrant labor; sealed crawlspace follow-up; a remodeler risk; more

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  How to double compressed air output; key notes; compressor specs; long spans and tile

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  Fee impact in California; where to find adjustable wall braces; decimal pitch conversion; hidden soffit vent details; more

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  Protecting deck ledger with membrane; house trap follow up; Spanish language resources; in praise of change orders; more

• Tool Test: Stacked-Tank Compressors

  Air compressors vary in terms of portability, noise output, recovery time, and ease-of-use. We sent ten twin stacked-tank models out in the field to find out which ones deliver; here's our report.

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  Locating vents away from soffits, top-down roofing, wormdrive saws, building paper recommendation, ASHRAE 62.2

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  Mold and technique, necessity of building paper, flashlight recommendation