Recycling PVC Trim

By Robert Robillard

  Recycling Cellular PVC Boards Many lumber yards now are accepting scrap from cellular PVC boards and are looking seriously at recycling PVC trim Recycling PVC trim has become a hot topic on the job-site. Since it’s introduction, PVC waste has been a huge problem for contractors. On one end of the spectrum I like…

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Choosing The Best Fence And Deck Materials

By Robert Robillard

Choosing Material For Outdoor Projects: If you’ve been staring at your tired or failing deck this summer and wish you could replace it, but are unsure where to start. This brief tutorial will get your outdoor project off the ground. Whether you want to build a deck, repair an existing porch, or want to add…

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Using Cortex Fasteners To Flush Board Seams

By Robert Robillard

Technique for keeping seams flush: By Ethan Bickford A few years ago fastener manufacturers started making screws with reverse threads near the head of the screw to prevent “mushrooming” in composite and plastic building materials like decking and PVC trim. I’ve used the The Cortex Concealed Fastening System many times before and have found that…

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Choosing A Pergola

By Robert Robillard

Complete The Backyard Experience With A Pergola Whether its for bringing friends together for a cookout, or creating a sanctuary for relaxing with a loved one, the architectural pergola truly creates the perfect backyard look. The pergola provides a central gathering place for parties and events, and it’s an elegant addition to any pool, fire…

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Snow and Ice Removal on Composite Decks

By Robert Robillard

Removing Snow From Composite Decks With winter upon us and snow and ice everywhere you should be aware how to properly remove snow and ice from a PVC or composite deck.   Many people go to the hardware store and buy anything in a bag that claims to melt snow and ice.    The problem with that is…

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Milwaukee ProPEX Tools

By Robert Robillard

Milwaukee Cordless  ProPEX Installation Tools Attention Plumbers and Heating contractors: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation expands their M12™ and M18™ Lithium-Ion systems with the introduction of the industry’s fastest ProPEX installation tools with auto-rotating ProPEX Expansion Heads. Designed for easy one-handed use, the M12™ and M18™ ProPEX Expansion tools allow users to install Uponor ProPEX® fittings…

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Installing An Exterior Mounting Board

By Robert Robillard

Installing Mounting Blocks For Electrical Boxes Mounting a new light fixture or other item onto a clapboard or vinyl sided home can be problematic due to the fact that the house siding is not a flat surface. In the case of a light fixture you can use a specially molded light weight house siding mounting…

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Installing PVC Trim

By Robert Robillard

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…

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