Rain Screen Wall Construction

By Robert Robillard

Rain Screen Wall The basic rain screen wall configuration incorporates a wall drainage plane [air space] to allow moisture to drain and siding to dry from both sides. A Rain screens layers, or wythes provide different levels of rain protection effectiveness. What is a Rain Screen Wall? What is usually meant by a “rain screen wall” is…

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A Concord Carpenter ~ My New Website

By Robert Robillard

I’ve updated my website and would love to have your feedback. Please take a few moments to read about the services I provide. Satisfying the customer and providing quality work is my goal. I have enjoyed a great reputation for customer service and communication with my clients as a result. Please visit my site at…

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Spyder Scraper and Grout-Out Tools

By Robert Robillard

Spyder Scraper and Spyder Grout-Out Blades   Use the Power of a Reciprocating Saw to Remove Stubborn, Stuck-on Adhesives, Grout and More Spyder Products is expanding its line of professional grade tool attachments that use the power of a reciprocating saw and is adding two new blade sizes to its original Spyder Scraper.  Spyder Products is also introducing…

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Installing Wood Clapboard

By Robert Robillard

Installing Cedar Clapboards: When Western Red Cedar clapboards is properly installed and finished, it will give years of trouble-free service and will give your home a character and distinction that other clad-dings cannot achieve. Benefits of Cedar Clapboards: Western Red cedar clapboards contain natural oils and resins that protect the wood from insects and rot.…

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ZipWall 10-Foot Dust Barrier Pole

By Robert Robillard

ZipWall 10-Foot Barrier Pole Zipwall has an inexpensive option for contractors and remodelers looking to create dust barriers on their projects.    They sell a steel pole at about half the price of the original ZipWall Aluminum Pole. ZipWall 10-Foot Dust Barrier Pole – ZipPole TM Named the ZipPoleTM Spring Loaded Pole, this product will be offered in addition to the…

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Milwaukee M12™ Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee® Introduces M12™ Cordless Multi-Tool with Universal Accessory Adapter Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation has introduced an M12™ LITHIUM-ION cordless multi-tool. This oscillating tool delivers the portability, versatility and compatibility professional users demand. Ideal for remodelers, flooring contractors, maintenance repair technicians and electricians, the M12™ Multi-Tool comes complete with a universal accessory adapter to allow the…

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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

By Robert Robillard

Compact Fluorescent Bulbs CFL’s Think about this statement.  Installing five Compact Fluorescent Bulbs in your home can save you approximately $150.00. Compact Fluorescent light bulbs are more energy-efficient than regular bulbs because of the different method they use to produce light. Incandescent Bulbs Regular bulbs (also known as incandescent bulbs) create light by heating a filament inside…

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Ice Safety

By Robert Robillard

Recommended Ice Thickness What do you consider  “safe ice?” Every year we hear about people falling through ice and dying. When I speak to people about the safe thickness of ice and ice safety, everyone seems to have a different opinion. Over the past 21 years as a police officer I have experienced a hand…

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