Deck Safety

Proper Footings: Deck posts should rest on and be anchored to concrete piers. Footing size are dependent on factors such as live and dead loads and ground conditions. Concrete footings should be at least 12″ below the undisturbed ground surface and in my neck of the woods, below the frost line to prevent heaving.  Follow…

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Preparing For Bathroom Remodeling

Preparing For Bathroom Remodeling – The Right Way Preparing for bathroom remodeling isn’t something you’re born knowing how to do. For most people, it’s not until after they’ve renovated a bathroom or two that they really know what to expect. As a restoration contractor, I’ve seen many situations where homeowners have spent thousands of dollars…

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Building A Roof Deck

Accessing the Outer Rim Joist To Replace It: In order to access this repair and replace the outer rim joist and insert new framing into the joist bay, we needed to be able to actually stand on the outside of this roof. Because all of the surface area beneath this roof is screening, access for…

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Vara Safety RACT B V2 Installation Guide

Vara Safety RACT B V2 Installation tips

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How To Paint Over Polyurethane

Prepare The Room For Painting: Prior to performing any of this work you need to decide whether you have to work in place as is the case for window and room trim or remove the item [door, window sash or furniture] to outdoors to a better ventilated space. Outdoors: 1. Choose a spot where you…

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