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post protector I love new and innovative products. The post protector seems to be one of those -Please note that I have not tested this yet. Wood posts are popular for many projects including barns, decks, pergolas, mail boxes, play sets and light posts. The problem we all face is rot, decay and insect damage. Longevity is always a concern anytime we…
Choosing The Proper Exterior Fastener . . DEAR CONCORD CARPENTER, I’m a single mom and trying to keep up a house alone can be tough work. I have several porch boards that need to be replaced. I’m confident on measuring and cutting the boards but am confused about all the different types and finishes. Please help! …
Fail-Safe Form Footer System When at the 2010 Remodeling Show in Baltimore I came across a booth that had a pretty cool footing system called the Fail-Safe Form Footer. The Fail-Safe Form Footer was invented to reduce the risk of footer failure in the building and deck industry. Designed to conform to the I.R.C. 2006 Building Codes for…
Replacing Wood Columns With Fiberglass Columns Replacing wood columns with fiberglass columns is usually a straight forward and easy project. On a recent project we were asked to replace three wood columns, one of which was severely rotted and caused the porch to settle 1 inch. A project like this requires a building permit and experience understanding and building…
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…
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