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…walls with rough openings are produced at the concrete plant. Foam insulation is installed, steel reinforcing embedded and electric wiring added. The panels are transported to the site, lifted by cranes and attached to the foundation and to each other. …

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…of stairs you have, whether they re straight and simple, with turns, have decorative spindles, etc. If your stairs have exposed areas outside the spindles, your carpet will require specialized cutting and installation. Walker recommends…

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…article), modern porches have been built using composites and plastics to reduce upkeep needs. The decking, railings, balusters and trim pieces for a porch can all be purchased as any sort of non-wood alternative, including polyurethane, cellular…

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…stability and are suitable for room-to-room application or at the bottom of stairways. Pressure-points (usually adjustable spindles) press against the wall, stairway rail, or post to hold the gate in place. "Pressure- mounted gates are popular because…

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…chances of earthquakes may require special fasteners. Balusters and rails make the deck safe for everyone, including kids…
…from falling off. Also, most locations require that the balusters be spaced no more than 3- to 6-inches apart. Style…

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…installation. Many of the manufacturers also offer complete composite decking systems from deck boards to rails, posts, and balusters. Although the up-front cost may be more than treated pine in some cases as much as twice the cost a homeowner stands to…

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…door had been complemented with a turned-oak spindle-door transom, stored on site since its removal. Gibson had damaged spindles replicated, and reinstalled the piece in its original location. "It really adds to the sense of space and speaks to the…

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