Category: Carpentry
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Installing a Drywall Access Panel
Sometimes there is a need to have access to pipes or other things that hide within our homes walls. The easiest way to provide a clean looking solution is to install a plastic access panel. They come in a variety of sizes. Install with only a few simple tools. Can be painted to match your…
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How To – Using Span Charts For Framing
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…
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Exterior Sheathing Options
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…
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Brad and Finish Nail Guns
Smaller then their Framing Nailer counterparts Brad and Finish nail guns are used mostly by Finish Carpenters to install Moldings, Cabinets, Interior Doors and Build Decks. The size and amount of fasteners that you need to use will dictate whether you choose electric or pneumatic guns. Air Nailer are great when you know you need…
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Pneumatic Framing Nail Guns
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…