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Markup math, plywood orientation in shear walls, tips for using foam forms
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Rather than shore the house and replace the bulging block foundation, this builder used plywood slip forms to pour a concrete reinforcing wall on the outside.
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The ins and outs of small-claims court
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For builders using insulated concrete forms, attaching a wood floor system is the hardest part of the job. A structural slab, by contrast, is easy to install, has excellent resistance to fire and sound transmission, and works well with radiant floor heating. Here’s a step-by-step look at both steel...
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Rigid precut vapor barrier for joist-bay ends, full-face safety shield, rot-proof exterior door frame, hidden deck fasteners
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Plastic footing form for sonotubes, easy-cleaning nonexpanding foam, steel frame for pocket doors, new radiant barrier roof sheathing
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Q: When installing metal roof panels, should you screw or nail, and should the fasteners go through the flats or the ribs of the roof profile?
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This system of standardized forms, procedures, and construction details ensures good planning and keeps every job running smoothly.
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Strong economy brings stiff competition, employee background checks, designing a home office
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New construction ought to be easier than remodeling. But as one remodeler discovered, building a house from scratch has its own set of problems.