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Code-Compliant Guardrail Post Connections
Resource guide for guardrail post framing connections using metal hardware
Grace Select Ice Barrier Membrane
A 25 mil version of the original Grace Ice and Water Shield, Grace Select is priced competitively with granular ice barrier sheets.
Free Building Code Access
The model building codes can be accessed for free via the International Code Council's website—here's how to find them.
Deck Ledger Mounting System for Masonry Veneer (and Other Challenging Cladding)
Simpson Strong Tie's new BVLZ ledger mounting system solves the problem of mounting deck ledgers over existing masonry veneer cladding.
Wind-Resistant Roof: Eave-Edge Assembly
Damage from a fallen tree gives us an opportunity to see how well the wind-resistant eave-edge assembly is bonded together.
Garbage-Bag Dust Collector for Tablesaw
This simple trick for collecting tablesaw discharge dust is a cheap fix for a messy problem, and it makes job-site cleanup a quick and easy task.
Understanding and Preventing Ice Dams
Stop winter ice and water damage before it starts.
Roofing Resources
Take the mystery out of getting roofing done right.
Rain Diverter Protects an Uncovered Exterior Entryway
A simple formed-metal strip fastened under asphalt roof shingles diverts rainwater sideways toward a gutter to keep the area below a little drier.
Patch for Fold-Out Window Flanges
A simple patch piece of flashing tape seals window flanges for peace of mind.

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