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Photo: AConcordCarpenter.com Importance Of Flashing Over Your Siding Before installing siding, make sure that flashing is installed to prevent moisture from entering wall and roof spaces. Sidewall flashing is an important line of defense in controlling moisture in wall assemblies as well as prevent a roof leak. Flashing intercepts and redirects the flow of water…
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Electric Tool revolutionized cordless power tools by introducing the world’s first Lithium system, and began the industry-wide transition from NiCad to Lithium. As the clear leader in cordless battery development, Milwaukee continues to demonstrate unrelenting commitment to innovation as they introduce the next generation of Lithium technology. REDLITHIUM™ batteries will provide…
Duo-Fast Construction Coil Siding Nailer Review Installing siding or trim by hand is by far the most superior method of nailing but not always the most efficient use of time. In the carpentry and remodeling field these days people are expecting us to do more for less. Too many people are out of work and…
Roof Leaks Finding roof leaks have often been associated with the idiom: “finding a needle in a haystack.” It’s difficult and often seems impossible to do. Here are a few methods that have proven useful to me to locate roof leaks: 1. Inspect Roof and Sidewall flashing: Most of all the roof leaks I have dealt…
Traveling Woodworking Show The Woodworking Shows is a travelling woodworking show that visits dozens of cities each year. At these shows, are tool and product demonstrations, educational seminars, hands-on training, and great discounts on new tools. I plan on visiting the January 14th through the 16th Woodworking Show in Springfield, MA. and will post…
When doing your own wiring on a remodel plan to install light switches so you can pass through a room on one end turning on the light and then be able to switch off the light as you leave the room on the other end. If you planning on installing wainscoting plan on installing the…
How To Install A Copper Gutter Today’s job was to remove a rotted wood gutter and install a 16 gauge, 5″ half-round copper gutter with a downspout directed to an underground drain pipe . Removing The Old Gutter The gutter we removed was just a short piece of wood gutter that ran longer than the…
Many carpenter use trim routers but not many trim routers plunge! DEWALT just announced the launch of its new Compact Router, which combines power, ease-of-use, ergonomic features and innovations designed for visibility, control and overall performance. DEWALT Compact Router DWP611 This compact Router, is available as a fixed base unit (DWP611) and a fixed/plunge base…
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