This article was written as a companion to Installing A New Window In An Old Wall, but the discussion also applies to new construction framing. This article assumes that the reader has a basic familiarity with the components of standard platform framing, such as studs, headers, joists, etc.
I found this article looking for nomenclature. We're repairing some water damage around an old sliding glass door and I wanted to know the names of all the pieces of wood we'll have to replace.
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Framing on 6/29/2010 11:59:12 PM
Here I intend to give clear information on a number of basic house wiring issues that may be unfamiliar or confusing to the do-it-yourselfer. These certainly don't cover everything you might want to know. In what I say I am careful to qualify my statements if they have exceptions, using words like "usually" or "typically." If a practice is specified by the National Electrical Code I will tend to indicate this by "is to be," "should," or "must," and I won't talk that way if the matter is just common practice.
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Electrical on 6/15/2010 9:47:51 AM
Wood Floors are a beautiful and natural product that sets it apart from other floor coverings. The ultimate appearance and performance in any application, however, arePre-finished Standard and Better Oak...GO TO Room Setting Photo's now dependent upon the installation and finishing process, with close attention by the installer and finisher to a number of details prior to and during the actual installation and finishing process.
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Floors on 5/28/2010 6:04:04 PM
More window parts, but I don't think these guys have the ones I will need.
We carry many types of window balances. Below are our most popular types of Channel Balances and Spiral Balances. Please order carefully as window balances are custom made and are non-returnable
Please note: The numbers/letters stamped on Channel Balances are not enough information to order. Please refer to the "How to order" section by clicking on the appropriate link below.
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Windows on 5/27/2010 2:01:52 PM
Here's another window parts dealer who may be able to help me with parts for my grandmother's windows. It looks like BAL-08 is the right type with the single brass looking pin.
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800-804-0147 (toll free) ~ 718-364-6234 (phone) ~ 718-364-6903 (fax) ~ email- aawindow@gmail.com
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Windows on 5/27/2010 1:57:59 PM
Some of my grandmother's windows have broken and I need replacement parts. I'm trying to get them from the installer, Bill Hayne's, but I they are not being very cooperative. She paid for a lifetime warranty, but yet they want to charge her to fix them. I don't think she wants to give them any more money and so if I have to fix them myself, I'll try these guys for parts.
Because of the large variety of different parts, you may need to ship us a complete sample of what you need in order for us to positively ID your part.
PICKENS WINDOW SERVICE
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Windows on 5/27/2010 1:53:11 PM
Handi-Foam? Quick Cure and E-84 Class 1 Spray Foams are designed to fill and insulate large voids and surfaces. They are dispensed using the patented Handi-Gun? Dispensing Unit for accurate and precise applications. Handi-Foam? Quick Cure and E-84 Class 1 Spray Foams are available in a variety of sizes, from small aerosol kits to large refillable systems.
Handi-Foam? Quick Cure and E-84 Class 1 Spray Foams are chemically cured systems and the cure process occurs very quickly - generally within minutes. Due to their excellent adhesion properties they provide excellent insulation by creating a continuous air barrier that completes the building envelope. This helps to improve indoor air quality, lowering heating and cooling costs and drastically reduce energy consumption. Handi-Foam Quick Cure and E-84 Class 1 assist in attaining ENERGY STAR? rating and/or LEED credits.
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Insulation on 5/26/2010 12:31:33 PM
Kitchen Counters at Savings Up to 50% Off Retail Prices
Since the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home, most homeowners want to create a kitchen that looks great and offers maximum service with easy maintenance. Counter tops are an important part of the kitchen plan, and you can purchase brand-name counter tops for a beautiful kitchen design at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices from DirectBuy.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 12:19:05 PM
Granite is fast becoming one of the most popular materials for kitchen and bathroom countertops. Regardless of your personal taste and style, there is a granite color just right for you and your home. 1000 Granite Colors is a collection of the world's granite colors to aid you in finding the perfect granite countertop.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 12:18:42 PM
Granite is a very durable stone and for the most part is carefree, but as a natural product there are some helpful suggestions that will keep your granite looking like the day it was installed. Everyday cleaning of the granite surface should be done with simple dishwashing soaps, rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry the countertop completely using a clean dry cloth. Don’t use anything on the countertops that you would not use on your hands. Do not use vinegar or anything that may contain ammonia (e.g. Windex), bleach (e.g. Clorox), or specialty bathroom, tile or grout or cleaners that may contain acids. These chemicals could have a bleaching or etching effect on some of the minerals in the stone. There are some very good commercial products available that will really keep your granite counters looking new.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 12:18:01 PM
Picking out countertop material used to be a lot easier when there were significantly less choices. Now there are not only more materials available, but also new patterns, and new types of countertops application. The new trend is to mix and match two different kinds of counter materials together. You might like to pair up a solid-wood counter surface with a marble insert and stainless steel.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 12:16:17 PM
CaesarStone is the original quartz surface manufacturing company that introduced pioneering innovation in the field of quartz surfaces. Our quartz surface product is commonly referred to as "CaesarStone" by retailers and buyers, please make sure you ask for the authentic product that is manufactured by CaesarStone when specifying or purchasing our quartz surfaces.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 12:15:49 PM
We recently installed two different colors of quartzite in our kitchen.
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The island is called Illusion Blue (I am in love with it).
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The perimeter stone is Mother of Pearl and I am also in love with IT. Ha!
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Now, of course, we need to choose a backsplash. There is paint there now, but I would like to choose a tile that compliments both of the colors without competing with the Blue Illusion (which is so striking, that I would hate for it to compete with a busy backsplash).
Ideas? Thank you!
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 12:14:50 PM
Dealers price counter surfaces by lineal or square foot, with template, delivery, and installation (TDI) quoted in the total price of the countertop. Prices vary depending on texture, color, pattern, intricacy of edging, number of holes, sink type, and seams. Seams affect look and durability, and can lead to water seepage that warps wood and causes laminate to pull away from its substrate. A qualified, certified kitchen designer can help research qualified manufacturers and fabricators.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 12:12:23 PM
Laminate Countertops can be a very inexpensive and relatively easy way to freshen up an otherwise outdated kitchen space. Pricing can start as low as $4 - $8 sq ft. if purchasing it by the sheet to be installed over an existing workspace. This is a great option for the do it yourself er, but has its limitations.
For the molded or beveled edge or custom design laminate countertops range between $24-$40 sq ft.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 12:11:39 PM
All Granite and Marble is a premiere fabricator of kitchen counter tops, bathroom vanity tops, jacuzzi and fireplace surrounds, as well as other products for residential and commercial applications.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 12:10:57 PM
Have your kitchen countertops seen better days? Do they look as if they belong in another era? If you cringe every time you walk into your kitchen, it is definitely time to check out new countertops. This can be fun. Envision your kitchen with brand new counters. They can be anything you want them to be.
The possibilities are right before you. Look at the variety of materials that are available for your beautiful new kitchen. It will probably be hard to stop at just the countertops. However, one thing you should be prepared for is there are so many you will probably change your mind several times before you make a final choice.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 12:10:44 PM
Award winning ALKEMI is a SCS certified, LEED credits receiving, recycled surface material composed of post-industrial scrap waste (34% by weight—as certified—or 60% by volume). Made from fine flake aluminum milling scrap—which commonly burns up as a heavy smoke pollutant when exposed to conventional aluminum recycling—ALKEMI leaves no hazardous footprint.
Available in a variety of colors and surface treatments (Textured & Classic and Honed), ALKEMI may be fabricated and installed using standard solid surface fabrication methods. Strong, durable and exquisite to the eye, ALKEMI offers a brilliant, sustainable alternative to the stagnant commercial options, such as solid surface, plastic laminate, stone and glass.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 11:56:54 AM
Recycled glass kitchen countertops can be a lovely addition to any home, providing a unique look that cannot be matched by any other material. Never heard of recycled glass kitchen countertops? Well, neither have many other homeowners across the nation, but with the push for homes and businesses to become more “green”, recycled glass kitchen countertops are becoming more and more popular each year.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 10:47:38 AM
So I love black granite and would be willing to put up with it even though my MIL thinks I'm a crazy lady for even considering it (see my other post). The bad news is that somehow, unconsciously...my DH says now he doesn't care for black counters, so there goes my idea of a "classic" kitchen, if I were to honor his preferences (he MUST be listening to his mom). :: Hmmm!
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 10:47:19 AM
Silestone leads its category in innovative ideas for a product that already is known for its ingenious physical properties and customer benefits. Silestone offers the most colors in natural quartz; the most innovative sink installation methods, such as integrated, flush- and bevel-mounted; and the latest, newest products such as the exclusive Silestone? Leather™ with antimicrobial product protection.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 10:44:55 AM
Engineered with pure quartz crystals, quartz countertop from DuPont™ Zodiaq™ let you bring the best of both worlds – nature and science -- to your kitchen, bath and throughout your home. Explore the drama and beauty of nature without sacrificing the performance of science. DuPont™ Zodiaq? quartz countertops are incredibly durable and resistant to heat and scratches.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 10:43:09 AM
As global warming becomes a larger focus in the lives of people all over the world, many people are looking for ways that their purchases can lessen their impact on the earth. One way that people are lessening their carbon footprint on the world is by purchasing green items for their homes, including green countertops. There are many products that can be used to create a countertop that is considered green and the multitude of different materials, shapes, and designs available make finding a green countertop for your home even easier.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 10:39:32 AM
Updating your kitchen is quite a project and it can be quite expensive. No matter what your budget is, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the right products for your taste, lifestyle and pocketbook. One of the biggest expenses in any kitchen remodel is the countertop. The following types of countertops will help you decide which product is right for you.
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Kitchen on 5/25/2010 10:38:17 AM
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Approximately 602 Board Feet (602 Square feet at 1 inch thickness) of spray foam insulation.
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R-Value of 7 per inch - 97% Closed Cell Foam. The best wall, basement or attic insulation.
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Class I E-84 Fire-Rated - meets building code spec.
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Expanding sealant creates Class 3 vapor retarder, controls air flow, and creates a tight building envelope.
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Shelf Life: 12 Months unopened, 1 Month Once Opened.
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Includes a pair of isocyanate resistant gloves, 15' hose assembly w/gun, 10 nozzles and 3 fan spray tips- everything you need to complete your insulating project.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 11:48:55 PM
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