Installing and Finishing Drywall


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Color photographs, detailed drawings, and step-by-step instructions explain how to install and finish drywall, with expert advice on building codes, tools, materials, and techniques.




The Gypsum Construction Handbook


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The tried-and-true Gypsum Construction Handbook is a systematic guide to selecting and using gypsum drywall, veneer plaster, tile backers, ceilings, and conventional plaster building materials. A widely respected training text for aspiring architects and engineers, the book provides detailed product information and efficient installation methodology. The Seventh Edition features updates in gypsum products, including ultralight panels, glass-mat panels, paperfaced plastic bead, and ultralightweight joint compound, and modern specialty acoustical and ceiling product guidelines. This comprehensive reference also incorporates the latest in sustainable products.




Young House Love


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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.




Drywall Installation and Finishing


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Spine title: Drywall. Guide to installing and finishing all types of dry wall.




Black & Decker Working with Drywall


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Hanging and finishing drywall is quite possibly the one job that do-it-yourselfers dislike the most. It’s messy, it’s tedious and even small imperfections appear glaring when the walls and ceilings are painted. Working with Drywall gives a fresh perspective on this maligned but essential task. It goes beyond the basics of installing drywall to reveal all the secrets any homeowner needs to know to transform “rocking and mudding” from a chore into a true pleasure.




The History & Mystery of Chinese Drywall


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We will look at the possibilities of what originally caused the defective drywall, try to determine how much culpability China had in creating the problem, the difficulties of bringing suit in international courts against China, and what China does to protect itself from other countries making inroads into their country. We will take you step-by-step through an inspection process. What are your options if your house is deemed infected for remediation? We will tell you of the only sure way to make sure your home is remediated to avoid repeated remediation. Even if the building is not infected, a house that has been certified healthy by a qualified drywall inspector can protect your real estate value and give you solid piece of mind. Some locales are starting to require an inspection and disclosure before being able to sell the properties.




Contaminated Drywall


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Black & Decker Working with Drywall


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A guide to hangin and repairing drywall, including tools and techniques to do a professional job.




The Lawyer's Guide to Lead Paint, Asbestos, and Chinese Drywall


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Learn about the current issues affecting lead paint, asbestos, and Chinese drywall litigation cases with this book. Written from both the plaintiff and defense perspective, the guide offers advice on defending a case and a state-by-state summary for comparison and the future of each of these unique litigation issues. It also includes strategies for the defense when trying a case and identifies issues that often arise or should be considered when prosecuting.