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Decorative Columns: Orders Of Architecture The classical orders are ancient styles of building design distinguished by their proportions and their characteristic profiles and details, but most quickly recognizable by the type of “column” and “capital” used. With decorative columns, there are five so-called classical orders, which are named Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite. Each…
Let me see… is it the avocado appliances or the red “brick” pattern linoleum on the kitchen floor that tipped it off? Whatever your reason for remodeling it is a process that is best done by organizing your wants and needs on paper first then later organized and undertaken. Time To Remodel Decide what changes…
CertainTeed’s Landmark Solaris Shingle CertainTeed Corporation a major manufacturer is CertainTeed Shingles, asphalt roofing and building materials has added a new line of roof shingles that reportedly repels the rays of the sun. CertainTeed Shingles: The CertainTeed Shinglet line called, Landmark Solaris, uses proprietary reflective granule technology to repel the sun’s rays and lower the…
Photo: Mudroom addition. Installation Note: All trim in the article, Installing PVC Trim, is Azek PVC trim. All miters were glued ~ Expansion joints are located on the inside [house] butt ends and under cover of overlapped boards and concealed with flexible caulking. PVC Trim – What You Need To Know Many customers these days…
Hybrid Trucks ~ Optimize Fuel Economy Hybrid Trucks and highly efficient vehicles have always interested me. As part of my carpentry business I drive a Chevy 2500 pick up for many reasons; including hauling, towing a tool trailer and snowplowing. Fuel economy is not one of them and has never been a variable that I could…
Designing A Fireplace Mantle and Flanking Bookcase The image below is one I use to give clients ideas on bookcase and mantle design. A fireplace mantle and flanking bookcase seems to be a popular one these days. Besides using design magazine and manufacturer catalogs this simple image spells out the following: ABOVE IMAGE – LEFT…
Poor Flashing, Water Damage And Carpenter Ants Defeat Entry Door A quick look at this entry door did not show anything unusual but a closer inspection revealed that the bottom of the door and sidelights had been spliced “quickly and poorly” prior to us. This article is about how to replace door sill rot. Two…
Eco-Garage Sponsored By Dwell Magazine And Lexus Image: first-prize winner -Chunsheh Teo of Ratio Architects This post shows a recent Eco-Garage design submission that architect and friend, Dan Broggi, submitted for an eco-garage sponsored contest by dwell magazine and Lexus. Click on the photos to enlarge. The design is called the “Jewelry Case Garage.” Residential…
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