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May 01, 2001
Trade Talk: Can You Substitute Synthetic Fibers for Wire Mesh?
Although contractors often substitute synthetic fibers for wire mesh in concrete...
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December 01, 2000
Backfill: Welcome to California Gardens
Wish you lived in California? Move to China.
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October 01, 2000
Foundation Footing Fundamentals
Concrete expert Brent Anderson explains the code rules and structural issues...
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September 01, 2000
Letters
Guaranteed completion dates win the contract; undermount sinks; defending polyisocyanurate insulation; more
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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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February 01, 2000
Waterproofing ICF Foundations
Even foundations built with insulating concrete forms need to be made water-resistant. A builder shows how he applies a self-adhering membrane to guarantee a dry basement.
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August 01, 1999
Legal Adviser: Recovering Costs for Hidden Conditions
Collecting payment when hidden conditions cause extra work
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February 01, 1999
Resources
Concrete manuals, a how-to for collecting what you’re owed, curved stairbuilding guide, street map of the U.S. on CD-ROM & more
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December 01, 1998
Products
Tools for cutting steel studs, specialized wire stripper, filter fabric that slows root growth, new steel shingle, safety harness for women, fabric form for concrete footings
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October 01, 1998
Toolbox: Stud Sensors Come of Age
Stud sensor comparison
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