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Done well, traditional three-coat stucco should be impervious to water, but the demands of schedule and budget have pushed many builders to opt for less durable one-coat stucco claddings and have enticed applicators to take shortcuts that compromise the integrity of otherwise good stucco. To remedy...
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High-Performance Underlayment - 36-Volt Power Tools - Drainage-Plane Clips - Bendable Borders - Impact-Resistant Glass Block System - Efficient Bracing - Integral Insulation
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Providing an air space behind wood trim and siding is the best way to make them last.
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Case of the missing beam; thinner sheathing and nail pops; strength of OSB vs. plywood; adequate air for spraying finishes; more
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For doors with applied casings, simple flashings made from self-healing membrane serve the same purpose as fins
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Fiber-cement siding clips; dune-friendly decking; drywall & accessories; ridge vents; masonry
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Stainless Cap Nuts - Low-Maintenance Millwork - Folding Walls - Aggressive Augers - Standby Power - Storm Shingles - Stronger Siding - Durable Doors
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Notes on safety; pandering charge; support for higher energy performance standards; vinyl-siding school; wallpaper liner; fire sprinklers
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Time-saving towel bars; electronics garage; manufactured chimneys; structural sheathing; outdoor lighting
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A few minutes of time and a few dollars of materials can prevent expensive headaches.