Tim Carter shows a valley rafter in a common-framed roof. The valley rafter is part of the roofing framing on a house under construction.
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In this issue, I have returned from traveling coast-to-coast, improvements to the Checklists, a super energy-efficient house, a crazy heel problem and shoes that might help, new technological trends in smartphones and my latest columns.
When building a deck, it is important to have solid deck piers that don't move with frost action. You can support wooden deck posts with deck piers in any number of ways. A concrete deck pier can provide a stable platform for your deck posts.
OSB sheathing has now pushed plywood aside as the main stay for housing construction. The fiberboard sheathing serves several purposes mainly it is a structural material. The sheathing prevents the wall from racking from side to side.
Tim Carter shows the results of the deck stain he applied 5-1/2 months earlier. He tells the names of the products tested and show how two of them failed the color test.
Tim Carter tests to see which chain saw cuts faster. Will it be the electric chain saw or the gas-powered chain saw.
Redwood makes a great wood decking material. Not only is redwood gorgeous, it's naturally rot resistant. Redwood deck boards are available with a very unique profile. The redwood decking is crowned so that water runs off. Special care is needed when cleaning a redwood deck.
An electric chain saw, with the proper size motor, can perform as well as a gas-powered chainsaw. Electric chain saw sharpeners are needed to keep the chain sharp. This combined with the speed of the chainsaw blade and the weight of the chain saw effects the cutting action of any chain saw.
In this issue, looking for someone from The Cliffs in Greenville, SC, installing a pocket door and Tim live at a meet and greet this weekend.
In this issue, staying at the Maria Atwood Inn, a pressure washer accessory, Stain Solver oxygen bleach news, late-season deck sealer, live event, gravel driveways and don't trip in the dark!
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