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Window Properties and Design

by David Masher | Aug 25, 2016 | Building Materials, Doors, Home Improvement, Windows

The doors and windows that are right for you will depend on the climate you live in and the design of your house. Windows can make or break a building project. Choose wisely and your home will be comfortable, attractive, and easy to maintain. Buy the wrong ones and...

Your Home’s Exterior: Comparing Paint and Siding

by David Masher | Aug 25, 2016 | Building Materials, Cedar Shingles, Home Improvement, Paint

It’s tempting to judge a home by its cover, but for decisions about paint or siding, you need to go a little deeper and consider what’s already there, what shape it’s in, your budget and aesthetics. With advances in paint and siding, how to color and...

Laminated Veneer Lumber

by David Masher | Jul 25, 2016 | Building Materials, Home Improvement

The laminated veneer lumber (LVL) manufacturing process creates a strong and stable product that can reliably support large areas. Wide open spaces are great for country music singers, but can be a real headache for builders. To create large, open rooms, builders and...

Vapor Diffusion Retarders and Air Barriers

by David Masher | Jul 25, 2016 | Building Materials, Home Improvement

Vapor diffusion retarders, air retarders, and air/vapor retarders all relate to the interaction of temperature and moisture in and around the building envelope. A vapor barrier or vapor diffusion retarder (VDR) is a material that reduces the rate at which water vapor...

Window Properties and Design

Your Home’s Exterior: Comparing Paint and Siding

Laminated Veneer Lumber

Vapor Diffusion Retarders and Air Barriers

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