Wood windows new industry standards and certification programs help you pick the right product for your home. Look for the special label on your wooden windows.
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Urethane millwork cuts back your building expenses. Wood custom millwork may blow your budget. Create any architectural look with urethane molding & millwork.
Radiant floor heating is so comfortable because the heat is uniform throughout a house. You can even create zones in different parts of the house. These radiant heat zones operate using separate thermostats so that you minimize energy costs.
Energy savings may be gained by building exterior walls thicker to accept more insulation. Thicker walls may save money in some areas where it stays very cold, but other areas may benefit more by adding more insulation in the attic. Whether or not you can actually save money by increasing your exterior wall size, can be computed.
Insulated concrete forms are a new technology used to build substantial homes. ICF technology will likely grow in popularity and take its place as a standard construction material akin to drywall and plywood. ICF homes use sturdy ICF foam forms stacked together and filled with concrete. The resulting new home is incredibly strong, quiet and you can heat and cool it effortlessly.
Removing a load bearing wall is not for the faint of heart. A load bearing wall can support tons of weight. How to tell if a wall is load bearing can be tough, and seeking veteran professional advice to determine this is a smart thing your first time around.
Wood I joists, a type of engineered lumber that resembles steel I beams, are excellent building materials. Some come with pre-cut holes or can be drilled into. However, in fire conditions having wood I joists can be disastrous.
The size of your air conditioning unit or central air conditioner can be a reason for different air temperatures in your home.
Crown molding is different than other trim molding. Wondering how to cut crown molding? It is done holding the piece upside down. Installing crown molding is easy once the pieces are cut.
Vinyl windows are no maintenance, energy saving products that you want in your home. New certification programs help you pick these vinyl replacement windows.
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