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- Decay Resistance of Pf-Pyrolytic Oil Resin-Treated Wood
- Forest Products Journal (5/1/2007)
- Abstract Sapwood blocks of white pine and American beech were impregnated in a two-step treatment with either a 5 percent copper chloride solution or a mixture of 5 percent copper chloride and 2 percent sodium borate followed by impregnation with a phenol- formaldehyde resin containing various concentrations of a softwood- bark-derived pyrolytic oil. The treated and control wood samples were subjected to a soil block test according to AWPA Standard E10- 91. After exposure of wood samples to three decay fungi for 16 weeks, control samples of white pine lost, in average, 62.9 percent, 35.2 percent and 31.7 percent of their dry weights caused by Postia placenta, Gloeophyllum trabeum and Irpex lacteus respectively, whereas the control samples of American beech lost 57.8 percent, 49.0 percent and 62.3 percent of their weights caused by these three fungi.
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LP LVL Wall Studs Earn AC202 Acceptance
- ebuild (4/30/2007)
- Louisiana-Pacific Corporation has met the International Code Council Evaluation Service, Inc. acceptance criteria (AC202) for LP SolidStart LVL wall studs for use in conventional construction applications, saving time and hassle for builders. Building codes mandate that any wall stud over 10 feet must be code compliant and/or be designed by an architect or engineer. With LP's code acceptance clearances, builders can be confident they are using code-compliant materials that meet their local building officials' standards.
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Builders and Homeowners Save Green with LP TechShield
- ebuild (4/30/2007)
- LP TechShield panels combine LP OSB with a thin, durable sheet of aluminum laminated to the smooth side of the panel. After lamination, it goes through a patented incising process that creates channels designed to help the panel release the moisture that can occur during construction. LP TechShield panels are available in standard 4 feet by 8 feet widths in thicknesses of 7/16- inch, 15/32-inch, 1/2-inch, 19/32-inch and 23/32-inch. The panels are APA Exposure I rated OSB and come with a 20-year transferable limited warranty which covers the aluminum, OSB substrate and lamination process.
- Dull Loft Becomes Stylishly Functional
- Augusta Chronicle, The (4/29/2007)
- Soni and Raj met on a blind date, fell instantly in love and sealed the deal with a traditional Indian wedding with 450 guests. Their fairytale continued as the two moved into their first home together - a large townhouse close to downtown Toronto.They set up guest quarters in their third floor loft, but a few makeshift air mattresses in an otherwise empty room didn't make for a restful sleep - or a stylish space.
- Fixer-Upper or Fiasco?: When It Comes to Buying a Home, What Exactly Are the Deal-Breakers?
- Times Union (4/29/2007)
- Apr. 29--The floors and ceilings sagged, a draft seeped through many of the windows and the house had shifted off its foundation. The Albany couple didn't let the decrepit space discourage them from signing a contract hours after seeing the lakefront property. "It was, as my wife and Realtor said, in need of a lot of TLC," says Jim Sano.
- Here's How
- State Journal Register (4/28/2007)
- Q: In a remodeling project, I want to install laminated wood flooring. My problem is an uneven floor, which slopes about an inch to an inch and a half from one corner of the floor to the other.Do you have any recommendations for leveling the wood subflooring prior to the installation of the new plank flooring?
- Tainted Wood Bundles Feared: Possible Emerald Ash Borer Infestation Suspected in Menards-Sold Firewood
- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (4/26/2007)
- The potentially contaminated wood came from Illinois wholesaler Taylors Wood Products Inc., according to the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The Eau Claire-based Menards chain was singled out because it is the only retailer of the wood in Wisconsin, said agency spokesman Mick Skwarok. That's why it is important to take a match to it now.
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Proper Firestopping -- Fast
- ebuild (4/25/2007)
- A one-step firestop solution with an integrated smoke seal for a variety of pipe materials and diameters, the new Hilti CP 680-P/M Cast-In Place devices provide a complete solution for a wide variety of penetrations through cast-concrete slabs.
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Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/24/2007)
- TruStone America. Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is an alternative building material that has been used in Europe for more than 50 years. Its cellular structure gives it acoustic and thermal insulating properties, the maker says. The lightweight, air-tight material can be used in interior and exterior applications. 877-351-4448.
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Veneer-Core Plywood and Woodstalk Agrifiber-Core Panels
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/24/2007)
- Columbia Forest Products. Utilizing a soy-based adhesive resin, the manufacturer's veneer-core plywood and Woodstalk agrifiber-core panel products are formaldehyde-free. The maker claims that its products are comparable in cost to products that use formaldehyde and that they offer better water resistance. 800-237-2428.
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