Asbestos In Your Home
Most people exposed to small amounts of asbestos, as we all are in our daily lives, do not develop these health problems. However, if disturbed, asbestos material may release asbestos fibers, which can be inhaled into the lungs. The fibers can ... [... more]
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Circle Redmont Glass Panel Systems
SolarWhite Panels™ incorporate hollow glass blocks prefabricated in a structural aluminum framework. Glass panels weigh approximately 20lbs. per square foot when using 8-inch x 8-inch hollow glass blocks, and will maintain a minimum live load ... [... more]
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Caring For Your Oriental Carpets
If small size rugs are dirty (and not fragile), they can withstand some homespun attention with soap and water. A manageable two by three size can be hand washed in a bath of cool water and a mild, generally available wool detergent. If you have ... [... more]
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Garage Workshop Foundation And Slab
The height of the concrete foundation wall is usually determined by the size of the structure above. “For a single-story garage we look for an 8 inch foundation wall,” says Farrell. “A two-story structure would require at least a 10 inch ... [... more]
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Cork Flooring For Soft Footing
The cork used in cork floors comes from the bark of the cork oak, which is grown in the Mediterranean Basin, in countries like Portugal, Spain, and Italy. The cork bark is harvested from a tree every nine years, during the months when the trees ... [... more]
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Carpet Choices
A Shade of America, a line of designer cut-pile nylon carpet, is the most recent in a growing family of quality floorcovering products from Shaw Industries. Introduced in January, the line designed by Kathy Ireland focuses on color as the heart ... [... more]
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What Is Asbestos?
Asbestos is not always an immediate hazard. In fact, if asbestos can be maintained in good condition, it is recommended that it be left alone and periodic surveillance performed to monitor its condition. It is only when asbestos containing ... [... more]
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Concrete Pump System
Not having the ability to just back up to the basement and pour the necessary concrete, the Concrete System has a boom on the pump truck that extends 28 meters, about a 100 feet. Attached to the boom is a steel and rubber hose system extending ... [... more]
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Indoor Air Pollution - Biological Pollutants
Keep the house clean. House dust mites, pollens, animal dander, and other allergy-causing agents can be reduced, although not eliminated, through regular cleaning. People who are allergic to these pollutants should use allergen-proof mattress ... [... more]
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Indoor Air Quality - Bathroom Remodels
Good ventilation protects both your health and your home. Ventilation is especially important in bathrooms to remove unwanted moisture. This helps prevent the growth of mold and mildew, which can cause allergic reactions and aggravate lung ... [... more]
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Choosing Carpet: What To Look For Before You Buy
All carpet starts out as loop, but machine-cutting turns loop into cut pile. While pile may not be a factor in carpet performance, it is the key factor in carpet preference. The industry recognizes three textures of cut pile: plush, Saxony, and ... [... more]
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Choices For Floors: An Overview
Vinyl makes perfect sense in kitchens, dining areas and entryways where water and grime collect. Vinyl cleans up well, looks attractive, and resists damage from furniture legs and falling objects. Vinyl squares, sold in 12- and 16-inch sizes, are ... [... more]
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