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…down the road. Having extras on hand can prevent unnecessary hold-ups. Behind the Tile In new construction, the walls should be framed in straight, kiln-dried lumber. If the wood is too green (wet) it will shrink. As the wood dries…

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Windows are collection spots for moisture and water that can cause wood rot and structural damage. It's important to keep water out and to seal against water infiltration and moisture buildup to prevent damaging rot.

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…shutters in the front windows of the loft, Ryley applied a jam to the drywall. It was…
…jam was scribed on the backside before Ryley attached it to the drywall and then drilled…
…the hinges attached to the jams, Bob and Ryley lifted the shutters into place. The…

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…complicates construction and maintenance, and glazed end walls, which are net heat losers…
…insulating value. For example, double-glazed, low-e windows are about as energy efficient as triple-glazed windows using regular glass, but they…

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…Westcott, Project Manager, accompanies Ryley on a tour of the finished floor, and they…
…exterior walls aren't quite square either. Ryley points out a new stud that he checks for…
…are level. Mike also pointed out to Ryley where is the basement slab is recessed…

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…Before putting the Super Stack in place, Ryley connected the hot and cold water hookups…
…left and right sides of the unit. Bob, Ryley, and Barry pushed the Super Stack into place in the small closet, and Ryley would connect the ductwork later. Hard…

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…was a simple cedar planter. Built by Bob Ryley in the project house's workshop, the…
…create the planter's decorative feet, Ryley created a series of intersecting circles…
…deviations from the intended pattern. Ryley uses a biscuit cutter, a specialized tool…

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