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Q: What causes a concrete slab to form a thin top coat that can flake off or, if something is dropped on it, chip off in big pieces? Some customers want a glasslike finish on their garage floors, but after screeding and power troweling, the surface often becomes a thin, flaky material that doesn’t...
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It’s easy to void a manufacturer’s warranty
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With heavy snow and unusually cold temperatures, heat loss from skylights can cause ice dams and leaks, even on vented roofs. When you can’t prevent ice dams, here’s how to protect against the leaks they can cause.
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Laying subfloor correctly, receptacle wiring
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Zero-clearance chimney, fire-proof caulk, pre-cut membrane flashing for skylights
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Q: What’s the best way to flash a skylight on a mission tile roof?
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Conventional steep-slope roofing materials can be made watertight even on low slopes. Here are some details and techniques that work.
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Q: How can I avoid floor squeaks with a wood joist system?
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You don’t need to pour a concrete slab to get the benefits of radiant heat. An engineer describes new approaches that combine radiant heating with conventional floors.
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A veteran tile contractor describes his favorite pan materials and techniques for a durable, leak-free job.