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…panel joints to keep out the rain if the roof covering is lost. The Peel & Seal tape seals the joints between the TechShield sheathing panels so rain won't run between them and into the house. Peel & Seal reflects heat to keep interiors cool and to reduce…

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Impact-resistant windows come in all the traditional…
…sliding, patio, and picture windows. They can be tinted or ordered…
…event. In high winds, roof sheathing, branches, roof tiles, or…
…wind and water cannot enter. Windows are a key point of entry…

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…require the removal of some interior wall sheathing (drywall, for example). If you are…
…replaced with exterior grade plywood sheathing. If necessary, the existing foundation…
…to pay about $10 per square foot of exterior wall. For example, a 3-foot-high brick…

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…second growth, not old growth, trees are harvested for the sheathing or "skins" of SIPs. Further, the entire tree is used…
…The plumber usually doesn't put any water lines in the exterior wall, but through the floors and into the interior of a cabinet…

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…benefit in that south-facing windows will draw direct, home-warming…
…possible and provide overhangs for windows that receive great amounts…
…compensate, Cunningham and architect Dan Thornbury faced the EnergyWise…
…with a mix of various sized windows to provide teaser views of…

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An architect brings your vision to reality through…
…complicated process of building, says Architect Greg Colling of The Classic Group, a…
…specializing in classic home design. A good architect can see obstacles in your project you…

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The architect is the one professional who has the education…
…adding on, or building from scratch, the architect can guide the way. Working with contractors…
…with your budget and time frame. The Architect Solves Problems Most building projects…

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