Category: HowTos
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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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Tankless Hot Water Heaters – The future of hot water
The newest innovation in water heaters is a tankless system. The first versions of these appliances were found in point of use installs. Point of use water tanks only support the sink or appliance they are connected to. Some point of use water heaters still have a small tank of under 10 gallons and may…
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How To – Painting Wood Doors
With proper maintenance a wood door can last as long as metal alternatives. As with any other painting project prep work is 70% of the job. The actual painting of the door will not take long but you should follow a few basic steps to get the best finish. First you must decide if you…
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Shingling Roofs – Shingle Materials Estimation
When you are working on a roof you need to determine how many squares or 100 square foot sections of shingle that you will need to purchase. There are two methods to estimate the amount that you will need. The first is to actually get up on the roof and measure the actual square foot…