Construction

Do I Need Marine-Grade Plywood?

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Do you really need to buy marine-grade plywood? Well, the answer to that question lies in another question: Are you working on a marine-related or water-intensive project? If so, then the answer is a definitive “yes.” Many individuals make the unfortunate mistake of believing that marine-grade plywood is nothing more than a slightly more expensive [...]

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Legal Logging with the Lacey Act

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The legality of logging and lumber has great significance to wholesale lumber dealers, like J. Gibson McIlvain. The repercussions that could come from a single breach in the supply chain could be devastating for our company and – worse – for the environment. Both our business-savvy and our penchant for being responsible citizens make us [...]

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Differences Between Genuine Mahogany and African Mahogany

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If you’re anything like the average person, then you probably aren’t an expert on woods. Chances are, you were under the impression that Mahogany was Mahogany and that any differences were disparities in name alone. This common assumption is actually incorrect. There are a number of different types of Mahogany, including, among others Genuine, Honduran, [...]

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Genuine Mahogany versus African Mahogany

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If you are someone who is just starting to learn about Mahogany wood lumber, you may be surprised at the plethora of different species or designations that come up when you type the word “mahogany” into a search engine. You may have seen “Genuine”, “True”, “African”, “Honduran”, “Cuban”, “Santos”, Phillipine” and “Brazilian” among others. Most [...]

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The Pros and Cons of Hardwood Floors

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Wood floors can add a touch of warmth to almost any home décor, so their popularity among American homeowners should come as no surprise. Like every flooring material, wood has both advantages and disadvantages that you should consider very carefully before making a final decision on what type of floors to install in your home. [...]

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Hate the Look of Asphalt Shingles?

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Beautiful and Cost Effective Roofing Options There is a reason that Asphalt Shingles have been the norm for residential roofing projects; not only are they cost-effective, but they are guaranteed to last for 20-30 years, making them a great value. In the past, an upgrade from standard Asphalt Shingles meant shelling out 2 to 3 [...]

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Earn LEED Credits by Installing Perforated Metal Panels

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Since the establishment of the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design program (known as LEED) in 1998, the United States Green Building Council has served as a respected third-party authority for evaluating and certifying the energy efficiency of communities and individual buildings. The LEED system has evolved to be the guiding standard for architects and [...]

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Boosting Acoustics Using Panels of Perforated Metal

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Even the most tonally-challenged among us can usually recognize when a theater, stadium, or auditorium has poor acoustics – voices on stage don’t carry, the volume is uneven throughout the space, or the echo off the walls drowns out any subsequent sounds. We can all probably recall an instance when a potentially enjoyable event was [...]

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Metal Cladding & Custom Laser Cut Metal Architectural Products

Whether you’re upgrading from a rented office to a brand-new corporate building or building a convention center, Hendrick Manufacturing can help you with all your custom metal needs. They have worked in the custom metal business for well over a century and have provided solutions to help construct buildings all over the United States. Be [...]

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Renovating a home in preparation for your older years

When renovating a home in preparation for habitation of the elderly, there are some things that need to be taken into consideration. At the ripe old age of 59 and 61, my parents have determined that they will not wait until it is impossible to do this chore. They thought of almost everything from remodeling [...]

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