A proposed new ASTM International standard will offer guidelines for selecting wood substrates for the evaluation of the weathering performance of architectural coatings, such as exterior paints, primers and deck finishes. The proposed ...
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What makes for a fancy dog house? Well... for starters, consider a solid wood structure with cedar shingles and siding, a window with shutters, an internal wall for greater protection from the elements, and a covered deck for enhanced ...
Cedar is a very popular wood for dog houses for a number of reasons: The oil in cedar is a natural deterrent to fleas, ticks and termites, the wood is very decay resistant, it does not require painting (assuming you don't mind the rustic ...
More shoppers are reaching for the credit cards--total consumer debt ticked up 0.3 percent in the final months of 2012, the first increase in four years, according to the New York Federal Reserve. That may be good news for the economy, but ...
Many of the goals outlined by President Obama last night in his State of the Union speech will take time, and the cooperation of Congress, to meet. But work on his challenge to Americans to save energy at home can begin right away by taking ...
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Warren, Ohio-based Warren Steel Holdings, a producer and supplier of high-quality carbon and alloy steel continuously cast products, has successfully renovated its existing rail siding and introduced several key new pieces of analytical ...
Making the Best Choice for Outdoor Shade Retractable awnings for decks, porches, and patios offer an ideal solution for outdoor shade. Screened-in enclosures, on the other hand, while they provide much desired protection from sun and ...
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Porch swings come in all types of wood. Cedar, cypress, pine, alder, Brazilian cherry, and recycled plastic are a few of the terrific options available. Recycled plastic is not made of lumber but it is used as a replacement. Fine-grain ...
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Alder (Painted) Alder is a tight-grained hardwood that is used in fine furniture and noted for its ability to be painted. It is prized for its durability and strength, and it is relatively stable during moisture variations. It ranks third ...
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Want a stone wall or mantle? Boral Versetta Stone lets you put one in your home yourself—with simple nails or screws—in as little as a few hours. Each two-foot-square composite panel has the look and feel of real ledgestone or ...
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Dunn-Edwards answers the most-asked paint questions by do-it-yourselfers with the addition of seven new videos to its how-to video series. The videos feature tips and instruction on how to properly prep surfaces and apply paint from ...
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Grilling season used to begin Memorial Day and end when those last burgers came off the grill on Labor Day. No more. Nearly two-thirds of grill owners polled said they grill year round, according to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, ...
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Extensive stoppages in the German sawmilling industry and the simultaneous interruptions in business in the building and value-adding sectors have been the cause of heavily restricted activity on the domestic softwood lumber markets in the ...
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PPG Industries has won a Building Design + Construction (BD+C) magazine Marketing Leadership Award for a print advertisement promoting the environmental sustainability of PPG glass and coatings. The advertisement, titled ...
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Duranar VARI-Cool coatings, which were used on the library’s metal siding, feature infrared-reflective pigments that deflect solar heat from buildings to reduce air-conditioning costs and urban heat-island effect. The coatings also ...
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