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However, there are a number of factors that are affecting used pallets, which is why they need to be heat treated. One of the prime examples of why wooden pallets need to be heat treated is the Formosan Termite, which was native to East Asia but spread to the United Stated in the 1940's with shipping crates.
The short answer is “no, a messy home should not affect the outcome of an appraisal.” However, it's good to be aware that there are circumstances...
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If the contractor does the job right, a concrete foundation should have a life expectancy of more than 150 years. Naturally, homes built with...
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The fact that recycled pallets are growing in demand is a great thing, as that means that we are finally starting to acknowledge the fact that we all need to be more ecologically conscious. However, there are a number of factors that are affecting used pallets, which is why they need to be heat treated. One of the prime examples of why wooden pallets need to be heat treated is the Formosan Termite, which was native to East Asia but spread to the United Stated in the 1940’s with shipping crates. They quickly spread in all the humid areas and now pose a threat to all buildings and structures that are made out of wood, as termites strive on products made of wood.
A Class 2 building is an apartment building or a building that contains two or more sole-occupancy units, with each sole-occupancy unit being a...
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How to Compost Start your compost pile on bare earth. ... Lay twigs or straw first, a few inches deep. ... Add compost materials in layers,...
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These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.
Learn More »Sheds should be anchored to the earth or the proper base, such as cement slabs. One of the main reasons for this is that a strong gust of wind could knock your shed off its foundation. This will result in substantial damage that is expensive to restore.
Many people ask “Do I need to anchor my shed? Does it really matter?” Well, it depends on size, climate, zoning laws, and other factors. Many sheds require and should have some anchoring. If not, they are more likely to be displaced by strong winds or shifting weather conditions such as seasonal freezing and thawing, which could induce ground displacement under your shed surface. Even a fraction of an inch of shed movement will cause havoc on your shed doors. Floor rotation will cause your doors to get out of balance, making it very difficult to open and shut your doors, and this will only worsen over the lifespan of your shed. You could also be dealing with a dangerous situation in which the roof framing is breached, which may be the worst-case scenario.
Tiny home. A tiny home may be the cheapest house to build. Generally, a tiny home is a living structure under 600 square feet, with the average...
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You can use either 2×6 or 2×4 rafters for roofs with a 3/12 pitch or greater, but it depends on the overall size of your shed. For roofs that won't...
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The main difference between ADUs and Finished Sheds is the intended use of the structure. ADUs are intended to be used as an additional residence...
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Most hotels use peroxide-based laundry detergents to keep their sheets and towels bright. While these compounds are extremely successful at...
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