New and interesting products as seen at the 2009 Remodeling Show.
An improved mudsill anchor design provides contractors with a replacement for 1/2- and 5/8-inch anchor bolts. Key areas of the MASA mudsill anchor have been reinforced, and fasteners have been added.
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New products from Arrow Fasteners, FibaTape, Hilti, Nuheat, and Royal Wood, add strength and structure to remodeling projects.
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New products from makers around the industry, including Arizona Tile, BernzOmatic, Broan, Danze, Muck-Truck, ProSpec, and Xylem.
Nails, blades, and foundation products.
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In January (News+Notes), we previewed some of the conclusions of "Foundations for Future Growth in the Remodeling Industry," a report produced by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University (JCHS) about the remodeling industry. The full report, released last month, draws some...
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Two years ago I checked in with the local community foundation to see if it needed volunteers. Before I knew it, I was part of one of the very best teams I have ever worked with — a committee tasked with developing three new awards, giving them to worthy recipients, and celebrating those recipients...
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To achieve a quality finished project, remodeler Chris Peterson starts all his jobs with a level line. Whether he's establishing grades for excavation of footings and foundations, leveling floors and ceilings, or making sure crown moldings and chair rails all run at the same height, Peterson uses...
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Remodeler Kevin Wallace learned an expensive lesson on a project in Pacific Heights. Wallace's crew completed the 1,400-square-foot room, but for future projects, the company added a line item about soil conditions to its "Not in Contract" list.
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Excavation contractor Tom Gebhardt says remodelers just need to remember a few key steps to make his work more efficient. In another instance, he had to wait a few hours for the project manager to contact the architect before he could set the footings.