Mark McCullough explains how bricks are made and how that process lends itself to a variety of textures, finishes and colors for a variety of brick types; Richard Trethewey discusses how solderless connections have made plumbing connections easier to make; Tom Silva explains and assesses reshingling a roof by helping a homeowner replace the roof on his backyard shed with asphalt shingles.
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How Bricks Are Made
Mark McCullough explains how bricks are made and what makes them unique.
Mark explains that he loves a variety of bricks for different functions and purposes, and they’re sourced naturally from all different parts of the country and the world. When looking for bricks, a brickyard or a stone masonry yard is the best place to look.
Expert assistance with this segment was provided by the Spaulding Brick Company [spauldingbrick...].
How to Fit Copper Pipes
Richard Tretheway shows host Kevin O’Connor several methods for making solid, watertight connections, both with solder and without.
How to Install Shingles on a Shed
Tom Silva shows a homeowner the proper way to reshingle an old shed’s roof.
Tom replaced the roof shingles with GAF Royal Sovereign Charcoal Algae Resistant 3-Tab Roofing Shingles [thd.co/3o1rhTY]. He also added GAF FeltBuster 1000 sq. ft. Synthetic Roofing Underlayment Roll. Both of these products are manufactured by GAF [www.gaf.com/en-us].
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28 фев 2024