Author: YouRepair
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How To – The use of glue laminated beams in residential construction
To reduce the cost and size of beams required in residential construction glue laminated products have been designed to reduce conventional framing. Glue laminated beams may be used in variety of locations including but not limited to rim joists, stairway and window and door headers. They can be used alone or they can be used…
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How To – Plywood siding residential construction
Although normally signing is applied over exterior she then which has been protected by a vapor barrier some contractors to make use of single wall systems. In a single wall system the exterior sheathing is the finished product. Where normally the vapor barrier would be applied over the exterior sheathing the plywood siding is applied…
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How To – Understanding species type when selecting lumber for framing
There are a variety of different tree species types used in home construction. Although from their visual appearance you may not consider framing grade lumber to be hardwood it is. Most consumers consider woods such as oak, walnut or mahogany when they are thinking of hardwood however pine, spruce, Douglas fir and other woods are…
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How To – Selecting the right plywood for residential construction
There are a variety of locations within your home where plywood is used. Plywood can be constructed of either layers of wood that are glued together or chips of wood that are oriented to obtain a specific structural strength. Standard plywood is made of layers that are glued together. When logs go through a plywood…
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How To – Understanding lumber grading and selection for framing
There are three main grades of lumber that are commonly used in structural framing. A fourth category may be found in pre-made trusses but this material is not normally available to the general contractor. The first grade of lumber is light framing. This grade of lumber is considered utility grade lumber and should not be…