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Five smart tips for tile layout when using decorative or glass tiles
This article is intended to give you some ideas on how to layout glass and decorative tiles. When considering your decorative or glass tile 1. Tile layout- draw a simple diagram first. It does not...
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Tips for setting decorative and glass tiles
Here I discuss three tips on setting decorative and glass tiles in your bathroom or kitchen Setting decorative tile can be tricky because gravity becomes a major hurdle. I separated this from “Tips on...
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Corner jacuzzi bathtub installation with marble tile surround
This jacuzzi bathtub installation in Fairbanks, Alaska. We used marble tile with glass decorative tiles. Here we chose to mount the shower hardware into the tile base next to the tub rather than in the...
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Why is there rusty water in the bathtub spigot right after a new remodel?
A common call back after a bathroom renovation or remodel is for rusty water coming out of the spigot when the water is first turned on. So why does rusty water come out of this new plumbing?...
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Tearing off a steel 12/12 pitched roof, adding a shed bathroom dormer, and...
Straight Ahead Construction finally got started on this home renovation project in Fairbanks, Alaska. It was scheduled to start May 1, 2013 but was delayed due to our very late spring. This Fairbanks,...
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Tearing off a steel 12/12 pitched roof, adding a shed bathroom dormer, and...
Progress is going great on this roof replacement in Fairbanks, Alaska. Link back to see how this roof replacement in Fairbanks, Alaska started here. See Day 2 here or check out Day 6. Thanks for...
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Tearing off a steel 12/12 pitched roof- Day 6
Straight Ahead construction does roof removal and repair in Fairbanks, Alaska as well as other remodeling projects. We are still covered up on one side of the roof due to the scattered showers coming...
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Replacing a 12/12 pitched roof and adding a dormer- Day 7
Straight Ahead construction does roof removal and repair in Fairbanks, Alaska as well as other remodeling projects. Today the second story dormer bathroom addition was blocked, flashed, and sheathed....
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Roof vapor barrier and insulating- Day 9
Straight Ahead Construction, llc specializes in roof replacement, kitchen/ bath remodels, home renovation, and additions. Call (907)978-3344 for more details. On Day 9 we furred the existing 2X12...
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Roof is dried in and ready for shingles- Day 10
Straight Ahead Construction is a reputable building contractor in Fairbanks, Alaska specializing in roofs, home renovation, and additions. By lunch time the second half of the roof was sheeted. ! By...
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Hiring electrical contractors and plumbing contractors in Fairbanks, Alaska
We finished the roof and moved back into deal with the two bathrooms. The plumbers came and were immediately followed by an electrician. Finding available and reputable plumbers or electricians can...
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Roof replacement before and after- Fairbanks, Alaska
This roof replacement was completed in June 2013 We used Malarkey architectural shingles as preferred by the client here. My shingler does not like Malarkey shingles for install but he does like the...
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Second roof replacement in Fairbanks, Alaska 2013
This steel roof was leaky because of screws that had wiggled their way out over the years. The drill holes widening causing a flow of water into the house. Please contact Straight Ahead...
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Concrete/composite siding installation for Interior Alaska Homes
Happy New Year to all! There are many options for siding available in Fairbanks , Alaska, however some types make more sense than others. On the house featured here our clients preferred the natural...
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80′s style bathroom demolished and turned into hip walk-in shower
Here we removed the old steel tub and added a tiled bench to a new walkin shower… Best way to get a steel tub out of a bathroom. Pink tile! A marked improvement bringing this bathroom into the current...
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How to stabilize a tongue and groove second story of a home
In Fairbanks, Alaska, we are fairly minimalistic people and often this is applied to homes. In this home the second story is 1 1/4″ plywood and 2X6″ tongue and groove over two log walls and three log...
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Are quiet bathroom fans worth the extra money?
Let’s face it, fart fans are funny and you if don’t think so you will soon. Fart fans can also be loud, but is that a good thing? This is a standard fart fan from a box store and costs around $100...
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How to extend electrical box depth on a remodel
Just a quick note on how you might deal with depth issues on pre-existing electrical receptacles in a home when remodeling or finishing a house that was started 12 years ago. In this situation the...
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Work hard, play harder! Denali National Park
It was a long week but the end goal end it all worth it. We drove to Denali National Park where the roads are closed to motorized traffic at mile 30 this time of year. It’s also the best month for...
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Post and pad foundation replacement and adjustment- Fairbanks, Alaska
This house was built in the 80′s in an area where engineering and inspections are non-existent. The pads we solid concrete with rebar but the posts were not of treated lumber so there was some rot. In...
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