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House Addition Index |
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Plan the addition to your home to offset the potential health effects from indoor air pollution in order to relieve potential health problems associated with allergies and asthma. |
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By definition, a girder is a principal beam extending form wall to wall of a building, affording support for the joists or floor beams where the distance is too great for a single span. |
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If you are looking for a construction material that is economical, does not burn, reduces the transmission of sound, is termite proof and will never rust or rot then you should consider the use of concrete blocks. |
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If you are planning on adding an addition to your home consider the electrical service before you start construction. |
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How to build a house, garage or addition foundation. Includes, slab-on-grade, crawl space and full basement. |
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Problems encountered when constructing foundations, there causes and solutions. |
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The installation of rain gutters or eaves trough as it is sometimes called is not a complex project although the logistics may make the project difficult to complete. |
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Paneling Paneling Installation Paneling has come along way since it was first introduced in the early 60's. Where paneling was once considered to be the inexpensive way to finish walls in a basement, recent improvements in quality and additions to design have made paneling available in high quality hardwoods. |
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Positioning Receptacles & Switches If you are adding an addition, finishing a basement or performing any major remodel that involves the addition of receptacles and / or switches you should consider their height and location. |
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Receptacle Positions In Living Areas The National Electrical Code (NEC) provides maximum distances from walls and other obstructions and between individual receptacles. This is called the 6 / 12 rule. |
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In North America, 99.9% of all homes have exterior siding or veneer attached to the support structure in order to protect the home from the elements. Although most people think of sidings and veneers as being long narrow sheets of material, materials such as brick an stucco are also sidings and veneers. |
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Stud Wall & Partition Construction Constructing walls and partitions is not a difficult project and most home handymen who are comfortable working with lumber and have some knowledge of plumb & square are quite capable of handling this type of project. |
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An electrical sub-panel provides you with additional electrical circuits. It does not change the amount of power available to the home. |
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Suppliers for: Additions |
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Contractors |
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Design Software |
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Fixtures - Sinks, Tubs, Faucets, Toilets |
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Flooring |
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Plumbing & Heating |
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Tools - Power, Hand, |
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Window Treatments |
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