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  • Sealing your house with Tyvek

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    Sealing the house with Tyvek Tyvek House Wrap is a pretty expensive product but because it comes in larger sizes it is many times easier to install then tar paper and will give your home a lasting base for keeping out the weather and wind. To apply Tyvek you need to wrap the entire home. This…

  • How To – Using Span Charts For Framing

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    Framing is the process of building the supporting structure of a project whether it be a home or a deck or a shed. To build your project correctly so roofs can support snow, walls can withstand wind loads and your floor system can support the extra weight of the whirlpool bath you installed it is important…

  • Exterior Sheathing Options

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    Most wear on your home will come from external elements. Wind, rain, snow, ice and uv rays from sunlight will all cause your home to break down over time. Unfortunately there is little you can do to stop its final demise but choosing the right products during construction will help extend the life of your…

  • Pneumatic Framing Nail Guns

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    Nail guns now come in as many varieties as manual hammers. In this HowTo we will cover how to select and use a framing nail gun.   There are 3 basic factors in your choice of a nail gun. 1) Will you use Full Round Head Nails or Clipped Head Nails Round Head Nails have…

  • Introduction to House Framing

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    Framing refers to the process of building the structure of the house. Once the foundation is established carpenters begin to build the frame of the house with nominal sized 2x lumber and plywood material. The methods used for building the frame of the house vary by region, the materials being used and builders experience. All…