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Thinking about installing a fence? Before you buy or begin the installation process, keep in mind the following to help ensure your installation...

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Vinyl fence is increasingly becoming the preferred choice for homeowners looking for a maintenance-free fence option. A long-lasting, easy-care...

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PVC fence — also known as vinyl fence — is manufactured from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a thermoplastic resin that’s combined with micro-ingredients...

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CertainTeed is one of the leading PVC fence manufacturers. CertainTeed vinyl products are consistently rated at the top for their quality and...

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Bufftech offers a variety of textured fence styles in both woodgrain and stucco finishes. CertaGrain® is our authentic woodgrain textured fence that...

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If you’re thinking about installing a fence, you’ll need to decide on the type of fence. Whether you want to add a decorative landscape accent,...

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Vinyl fence is a type of plastic fence made with PVC (polyvinyl chloride). The PVC resin is combined with special ingredients that give vinyl fence...

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Cellular PVC trim is a wood replacement product made of PVC, molded into forms while in a different state than normal PVC, enabling it to be cut and...

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Until the 1970s, most millwork was wood. However, improvements in the appearance and performance of PVC (vinyl) boards, sheets, and profiles helped...

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Joint ridging, also called beading, is a uniform, fine line deformation occurring at gypsum board joints. It is usually caused by compression of the...

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The protrusion of screw or nail heads above the gypsum panel surface is caused by one or moreof the following: Lumber shrinkage occurring after...

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Job site handling and storage of building materials is essential to reducing the potential for mold growth. Store building materials in areas that...

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When gypsum board is exposed to elevated levels of moisture, an assessment of the potential damage to the gypsum board must be made as to whether...

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Both regular and Type X gypsum board are covered under the ASTM C 1396, gypsum board standard specification. Regular drywall has naturally occurring...

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Understanding the Six Finish Levels for Drywall, Glass Mat and Gypsum Panels The recommended levels of finish are as follows, as stated in the Gypsum...

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Most homeowners spend countless hours selecting home entertainment systems that carefully replicate the movie theater experience. And, while the...