Asbestos In Your Home
Asbestos In Your Home - Once a common element in a wide range of building materials, asbestos is now known to be a serious health risk. Before you sta Once a common element in a wide range of building materials, asbestos is now known to be a ... [... more]
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CedarPly Siding
CedarPly® by KPly combines the many qualities of Western Red Cedar with the structural and labor-saving advantages of plywood. The rich cedar grain adds beautiful visual impact, while providing excellent stain retention characteristics, ... [... more]
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Cemplank Siding
Cemplank, manufactured by FCP, is an attractive and aesthetically pleasing fiber-cement plank siding. The deep cedar-grain texture provides a genuine wood appearance with premium fiber-cement performance. The unique fiber-cement formulation ... [... more]
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Creating and Maintaining a Stucco Exterior
Creating and Maintaining a Stucco Exterior - Whether it's the heat and humidity of the South, the hot, dry sun of the West, or the frigid winters of t Whether it's the heat and humidity of the South, the hot, dry sun of the West, or the frigid ... [... more]
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Engineered Siding
Engineered Siding - Engineered siding products are a popular alternative to wood, vinyl, and aluminum siding. Engineered wood and fiber cement have an Engineered siding products are a popular alternative to wood, vinyl, and aluminum siding. ... [... more]
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Fiber-Cement Siding
Fiber-Cement Siding - Fiber cement is a durable, maintenance-free, forest-friendly alternative to traditional wood siding. Fiber cement is a durable, maintenance-free, forest-friendly alternative to traditional wood siding. Fiber-cement siding is ... [... more]
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What is Asbestos?
What is Asbestos? - Asbestos is a serious health risk-and it may be in your home. Educate yourself with this helpful asbestos fact sheet from the Envi Asbestos is a serious health risk-and it may be in your home. Educate yourself with this ... [... more]
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Wood Siding Options
Wood Siding Options - Which wood siding to choose depends on a home's style, location, and the homeowner's budget. While Cedar shingles are perenniall Which wood siding to choose depends on a home's style, location, and the homeowner's budget. ... [... more]
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MFM Peel & Seal
Peel & Seal is a self-adhesive roofing / waterproofing membrane with a reflective aluminum surface. It's also available with a white or gray coating on the aluminum for aesthetic purposes. The membrane features multiple laminations of special ... [... more]
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LP SmartStart SmartLap Siding
LP SmartStart SmartLap Siding - Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity Bob joined Louisiana-Pacific rep Dave Probst and the crew of Habitat volunteers from Goldman Sachs for another look at Louisiana-Pacific's SmartSystem family of engineered ... [... more]
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LP SmartStart Trim and Fascia
LP SmartStart Trim and Fascia - Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity Louisiana-Pacific rep Dave Probst points out the features and benefits of L-P's SmartSystem engineered wood siding products that are being installed on the Yonkers house. ... [... more]
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Flagstone and Fieldstone for Walls and Paths
Flagstone and Fieldstone for Walls and Paths - Flagstone and fieldstone are both used outdoors, but they are different stones and cuts. Decide which u Flagstone and fieldstone are both used outdoors, but they are different stones and cuts. Decide ... [... more]
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