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A wind-damaged church gets a new aluminum spire.
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A Spokane builder repairs a fire-damaged historic structure.
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The art of using a diamond saw, coring bit, and tension rod to stabilize a 2,000-year-old marble statue.
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The pros in the JLC Forums post news videos and newspaper reports about decks that have collapsed around the U.S. They swap stories and photos of structural flaws and decay that they find in decks they’ve been asked to inspect. One contractor, says, “Whenever I come across a situation deck built...
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The next time the plumber goes berserk with a Sawzall, it might not take so long to repair the damage.
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When the original builder flubs a foundation, someone else has to clean up the mess.
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Reducing indoor humidity was a critical first step.
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Q: After replacing both a condensate pan and a pump, the plumber fixing my client's leaky air-conditioning coil finally determined that the problem was actually in the condensate drain. The drain's small trap was clogged with a mucuslike substance; unclogging it was a simple repair that took just a...
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Use borate-based wood preservatives to stop decay and epoxy to repair the damage .
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Q: What is the best way to seal hairline cracks in a concrete driveway? The products I've found at home centers seem too thick, and my client is concerned that the cracks will get worse during the winter months.