Category: Carpentry
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Introduction to House Framing
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…
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Steel and Wood Beams
Steel and Wood beams are used throughout homes and commercial buildings to provide proper distribution of floor and wall loads. There are a few different types of beam designs and various materials that can be used but the most important factor is matching the structural rating of the beam to the loads being supported.…
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HowTo – Staining Your Deck
With proper maintenance your deck can last years longer so taking a half a day to paint it should not be looked at as a nasty chore but a protection of your investment. Penetration into the wood is the main difference between Paints and Stains. Paints can be thought of as a thick outer shell…
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Planning your Deck Project
Every good project starts with a good plan and although Decks are a pretty simple project you will probably need to submit plans to your Building Official to get a permit for construction. For specifications of how detailed your plans need to be you should call your local permit office and ask them what they…
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Lumber Manufacturers
Elk Building Products (composite lumber) www.elkcorp.com Georgia Pacific www.GP.com Louisiana-Pacific www.lpcorp.com TimberTech (composite lumber) www.timbertech.com Weyerhaeuser www.weyerhaeuser.com