Paired Gables

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Location: Milton, Delaware

Additional Information:  A house with two identical cross gables is said to have paired gables.

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Valley

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Location: Bethany Beach, Delaware

Additional Information:  A Valley occurs at an inside corner where 2 roofs meet. Much of the water shed from a roof will end up in its valley's so their proper flashing is imperative.

Relative Link: Roof Valley Flashing Details

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Dishwasher

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Location:  Roxana, Delaware

Additional Information:  An Energy Star dishwasher uses 4 gallons of water per cycle as compared to up to 6 gallons per cycle for a non Energy Star unit.

Relative Link: The History of the Dishwasher

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Lookout Danger

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Location:  Lewes, Delaware

Additional Information:  Our photo shows the imminent failure of a barge rafter. The power lines below the precarious piece and the fact that this picture is taken from the sidewalk puts each and every passerby in peril.

Relative Link:  Structural failure

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Phosphate Coated Drywall Nail

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AKA:  1 -3/8 Cupped head, smooth shank, phosphate coated drywall nail

Additional Information: A phosphate coating provides corrosion resistance and some holding capacity. A cupped head nail is easy to countersink and fill.

Relative Link: Phosphate Coating: Zinc, Iron or Manganese Phosphate

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Clay Pantile

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AKA: Pan-Tile

Location: Lewes, Delaware

Additional Information:A clay pantile is an overlapping roofing tile with a cross section shaped like an S. 

Relative Link:  On the older forms of terra cotta roofing tile

Titebond

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Additional Information: Since the introduction of "ready to use" liquid hide glue in 1935 the Titebond family has grown to include the worlds first aliphatic resin glue (Titebond Original Wood Glue -1955),  a Type II water-resistant glue (Titebond II Premium Wood Glue -1991) and the brands newest addition Titebond III "Ultimate" which lays claim to being waterproof.

Titebond adhesives are made by Franklin International.

Relative Link: Titebond Woodworking Glue Tips

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