Deck Safety

Stair Safety: Stairs, stair stringers and stair guards must meet the IRC design and strength requirements height and opening /spacing requirements. When checking the steps you should have a consistent step with a 7-3/4” maximum height riser.    A 3/8” deviation from one another is allowed by code but should be avoided. If the stairs have…

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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

Coat The Deck Before The Railings Go On: We cleaned the deck and applied a coat of oil based Penofin Exotic Hardwood Stain. I prefer Penofin because it penetrates the wood’s surface and allows moisture to pass in and out of the wood allowing it to breathe. The stain contains Brazilian Rosewood Oil, a strong,…

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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

Applying Paint You may paint with latex, oil-base or any other paint or enamel. Tip:  To keep the brush from drying while prepping the wood wrap it in plastic wrap or a plastic bag to keep the air from drying it. Keep a rag over your primer bucket to keep out debris. Conclusion In the…

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