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Common Siding Failures
I see a lot of failed siding jobs. The one shown in the photos in this article is typical of the fiber-cement siding jobs I am […]
Synthetic Stucco Without Failures
I started out 38 years ago as a framing and siding contractor in Iowa and for the last 20 years, have worked as an exteriors […]
Mixing Cladding and Stick-On Stone
A common exterior detail on homes throughout North America mixes a manufactured stone veneer, or what the industry calls adhered concrete masonry veneer (ACMV), on […]
Rescuing a Manufactured-Stone Wall
I wrote this article, which appeared in a recent issue of JLC magazine.
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