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December 15, 2022
Trouble-free EIFS
Doug Horgan reports on the three most common EIFS installation errors, and the...
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July 01, 2010
JLC Report: Bare-Bones HVAC Proves Its Worth in Affordable Development
Bare-bones hvac proves its worth in affordable development; proposed clampdown on...
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October 01, 2005
Replacing a Beach-House Foundation
A modified mat slab saved this cottage from the sea.
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January 01, 2003
Letters
Steel header retrofit, retaining wall basics, fly ash concrete, in praise of Palms...
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May 01, 2002
Ordering Ready-Mix Concrete
There’s more to concrete than water, cement, sand, and stone. An experienced batch plant manager talks about the admixtures that help you match the mix to the job.
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April 01, 2002
Trade Talk: Understanding Mortar
Making sure of mortar types
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May 01, 2000
Backfill: A Concrete Slab for Y3K
A temple built to last a thousand years
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July 01, 1999
Notebook
Coping with the labor shortage, water heater failures, higher fly ash content in concrete, new home ventilation standard
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August 01, 1995
For What It's Worth
Joist hanger alignment tool, power cord reel, fiber cement roofing
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June 01, 1995
One-Coat Stucco
Thin-coat stucco is gaining ground on traditional techniques. A New Mexico custom builder explains how these systems can cut costs and improve quality.
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