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Rain Soaked Framing Lumber
Wet or rain-soaked framing lumber will not rot in a matter of days. Homeowners often worry that the wood is ruined if a house gets wet during construction. Water can cause problems if the lumber is allowed to stay wet for weeks and weeks, so do whatever is possible to get a roof on the house. read more...
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Lumber Shrinkage
If your new home is built during a wet season, you will experience lumber shrinkage. This can cause ceramic tile, backsplashes, drywall and flooring cracks, among other problems. If possible, allow your house to dry out before installing all the materials inside. read more...
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Check for Crowns in Lumber
The crown of a piece of lumber is the upward arch you see when you look down its narrowest edge. In your new home, builders who don't take crowns into consideration can create humps or dips in floors or walls. Engineered wood, floor trusses and I joists can be used to eliminate crown problems. read more...
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CCA Lumber - EPA Ruling
Chromated copper arsenate, or CCA, has been used to preserve wood since the 1940's. The use of CCA in residential applications was banned after 12/31/2003. Cca treated wood chemicals were found to dissolve in water and leach out of the wood, causing potential harm. Sealing cca treated lumber will reduce leaching of the chemicals. Be sure to use a synthetic resin to keep the lumber from becoming a mildew and algae smorgasbord and read these advisories for safe handling! read more...
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CCA Lumber - EPA Press Release
CCA for residential use as a wood preservative was banned after the end of 2003. Regularly sealing structures already built with CCA treated wood helps contain the leaching of chemicals. The EPA presents advisories for safe handling of CCA treated lumber that need to be heeded and taught to your children as well. read more...
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Plywood - Proper Installation & Handling
If plywood is not dealt with properly, it can swell and create major problems with roofing, flooring or siding. Correction to this wood product problem can clean your wallet. These tips cover plywood characteristics and proper installation of plywood. Read, be informed, and extract maximum useful life from your plywood project. read more...
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Wood / Plywood Manufacturers & Associations
These wood product and plywood manufacturers and associations offer helpful information about plywood characteristics, plywood storage and care, and installation of plywood for maximum useful life. read more...
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Attic Ventilation - Important Primer
Attic ventilation is very important, yet often inadequate. Proper attic ventilation will save you from moisture accumulation that can create huge problems with your roofing and plywood sheathing. Read this basic primer to understand the importance of ventilation and how to properly manage the exchange of air needed to prevent damage to your home. read more...
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Ventilation Hints
More ventilation hints to assure proper air exchange. Proper attic ventilation is very important to prevent damage to your home. read more...
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Roof Plywood Swelling - A Case Of The Bumps
Buckling roof plywood below asphalt shingles is a result of many things. Wood expands and contracts, so there may not have been adequate planned spacing between plywood boards. Check for proper attic ventilation. A buildup of water vapor is a problem. read more...
