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The Journal of Light Construction

Backfill: Still Grinding After 200 Years (JLC August 2008)
Still grinding after 200 years.
Business: Working the High-Rise Niche (JLC August 2008)
Working the high-rise niche
21st-Century Greek Revival (JLC August 2008)
Use PVC trim to create a durable version of this classic cornice.
Adding Under (Continued) (JLC August 2008)
Further details on how Danny Feig-Sandoval and his crew transformed a dirt crawlspace into new living space without disturbing the home's brick foundation.
JLC Extra Q&A: Compressing Fiberglass Batts (JLC August 2008)
Q: I've heard that if you use 5 1/2-inch-thick fiberglass batts in a 2x4 wall, the insulation will have a higher R-value than standard 3 1/2-inch batts provide. But some people say that compressing fiberglass batts lowers the R-value. What's the story?
Simple Sill Pans (Continued) (JLC August 2008)
Bill Robinson demonstrates how to fabricate a vinyl sill pan in this video supplement to his August article, "Simple Sill Pans."

 

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Advanced Surfaces And Processes, Inc. - Designs and manufactures Electro-Spark Deposition (ESD) equipment that provides metallurgically bonded coatings and deposits, with no heat affect on the substrate. Based in Cornelius, Oregon.
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404 Brite Products - Offers a range of zinc-rich paints for topcoating of galvanized steel, and for priming of bare steel and iron. Technical data and a surface preparation guide.

PPG Industries Inc. - Manufacture an extensive line of coil and extrusion coatings for use in interior and exterior architectural application. Technical specifications and data available for download in pdf format.

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Triple-S Chemical Products, Inc. - Supplies and manufactures patinas, metal coloring, and antique solutions to oxidize copper, brass and bronze. Product and chemical lists and prices are provided. Based in Los Angeles, California.
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ZRC Worldwide - International manufacturer of zinc rich galavanizing compounds for protection of iron and steel against corrosion. Product information, case histories, specifications and technical quides.
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