Author's Note: Please read the column and think about the front porches you've had the pleasure of sitting on. Then go to the bottom of the column and read what Virginia sent me. Emails like Virginia's really make me smile. Front Porch Construction - Probably Not DIY DEAR TIM: The house I grew up in Read More »
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Newsletter Music Leather and Lace Leather and Lace was featured in the June 27, 2021 and the June 14, 2020, AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's a fantastic duet with Stevie Nicks and Don Henley. CLICK or TAP HERE to read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters. CLICK or TAP HERE to listen to all the music featured in past Read More »
Column Summary: Twelve different treated lumber ratings Identifying the rating Treated lumber corrodes fasteners Why decks collapse CLICK or TAP HERE to subscribe to my FREE newsletter Treated Lumber Ratings - Twelve at Last Count DEAR TIM: I’m a remodeling contractor and have started to see a disturbing trend in the failure of treated lumber. Read More »
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Newsletter Music Midnight Flyer Midnight Flyer by the Eagles was featured in the June 7, 2020, AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's one of the Eagles' original songs before they transformed into the band that produced their greatest hits. Tim writes a new newsletter each week. They're filled with tips and funny stories. Read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters Read More »
What is a Collar Tie? - Remember, Just Guess This is the quiz featured in the June 7, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter. Don't ask Alexa or Siri for help. Trust the Force within you! IMPORTANT NOTE: After clicking SUBMIT, scroll back at the top and click the VIEW SCORE button to see how you did! CLICK Read More »
Treated Lumber Cracking - STOP Cracks By Using Great Sealer Below Treated lumber cracking happens because water soaks into the wood. The wood swells creating stress within the wood's cellular structure. When the water evaporates, the wood shrinks. This movement causes tension forces that start to tear the lumber apart. The cracks you see Read More »
Alta Norway Mudslide - Often Disaster Can be Predicted The tragedy of the eight houses being swept into the ocean may have been prevented. Norway has quick clays and they are not very strong soils. There could be historical data that told of other past mudslides in this area. Geologic mapping might identify them as Read More »
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