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Preservation of Historic Adobe Buildings
The traditional materials and construction of adobe buildings and the causes of adobe deterioration.

Old-House Lumber & Framing Systems
Balloon Framing Details

The Preservation and Repair of Historic Log Buildings
A concise history and description of American log buildings, plus guidance on preservation and maintenance.

Wood Rot
The key to preventing rot is to control the wood's exposure to moisture and to employ a treatment program.

Common nail sizes
Can't remember which nail is how long? You're not alone.

Concrete floor slabs on ground
A primer, with illustrations, on the parts of a slab foundation

The Seismic Retrofit of Historic Buildings
Keeping Preservation in the Forefront

Protecting your property from earthquakes
Inexpensive steps homeowners can take to prevent property damage

Stone foundations - cause for concern?
Common in old houses, stone foundations can be a source of trouble ... and need regular maintenance.

Termite damaged wood in an old house
The floor joists in our "new" old house have extensive termite damage. What should we do?

Preservation of historic adobe buildings
Traditional materials and construction of adobe buildings and the causes of adobe deterioration

A primer on composite woods
Manufactured products changing lumber industry

Termites
Learn the warning signs before your house becomes a meal!

A rotted sill - What now?
"Our deck wasn't flashed - and now the sill where it was attached to the house has rotted."

Flashing - a necessary defense against leaks
Good flashing installations take time -- but it is time well invested.

Termite treatments & prevention tips
â€œThere are two kinds of homes: those that have termites and those that will.â€

Termites - Where are they a problem?
These two maps show sections of the U.S. where termites are most prevalent.

Sheathing, tarpaper and clapboards
The clapboards on my old house are nailed directly to the frame -- with no sheathing. Should I rebuild my walls?

How to repoint old stone and brick walls
That bag of ready-mix mortar can be mighty tempting - but can also damage your home.

Pinhole leaks in copper water lines
"Whatâ€™s the problem here â€¦ and how should we deal with it?"

Structural Terra Cotta
Many stucco homes from the 1920s and '30s were made from these durable, fire-proof building blocks.

Deck details - using compatible materials
Pressure-treated lumber and aluminum flashing don't mix. Here's what to use so that an outdoor deck will stand the test of time.

Oops! My foundation is longer than my new house!
Our modular home builder messed up. What should I do now?

Faltering Foundation
In a pre-Civil War house, bricks in a basement bearing wall begin to crumble, suggesting foundation repairs are on the horizon

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