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EXTERIOR Contractor Magazine
The 2019 Cost versus Value Study shows (again), while consumers like new kitchen counters, or updated bathrooms, the projects that return the highest payback are exterior. Why? Because they are the noticeable ones - “Curb Appeal, or they make the home more energy efficient, or they lower insurance, or they improve the home’s energy performance. Look at the 2019 Cost Versus Value Report and you’ll see that maybe concentrating on being an Exterior Contractor™ is the where the customers, and profits are.
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Jamsill Guard® is an adjustable sill pan flashing designed to prevent water damage from window and door leaks. Made from high impact ABS plastic, Jamsill Guard® will not deteriorate or corrode over time. Our multi-piece telescoping design allows on-site adjustability to fit all rough openings and features sloped weep areas to help evacuate moisture to the exterior of the structure. Jamsill Guard® is bonded together on site using PVC cement, creating a one-piece sill pan flashing beneath your door or window. Click here to view our video. 
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Bob Vila
Need a little extra light in your life? Consider installing a skylight above an interior room that’s low on natural light. These roof windows let in up to five times more light than a sidewall window and plenty of warmth. The cost and complexity of installing one, however, make it well worth your time to educate yourself on the structural conditions you need to meet and the design decisions you need to make to get a skylight that works for you. Factor in these seven project considerations before giving your contractor the green light on a skylight installation.
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For Construction Pros
Kimberly Hegeman writes "I'm a fan of the television show Parks and Recreation. Of the many funny episodes, one I like to think back on is the Kaboom episode, where a character 'tricks' people into building a playground as a practical joke. At the end of the episode he unveils his next master plan to trick people into building a hospital in a poor part of another country. Funny or not, the concept of tricking people into building is somewhat relevant, as we're constantly talking and thinking about the construction labor shortage. Maybe this episode is on to something."
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Building Products
Imported plywood panels continue to appear in U.S. markets from Brazil, China and other countries. Many of these panels bear trademarks that state compliance with U.S. Voluntary Product Standard PS 1, Structural Plywood. However, tests on Brazilian panels conducted at APA – The Engineered Wood Association in 2017 and 2018 indicated that these panels might not meet the all prescribed requirements of the designated species grouping or the referenced Span Rating for roof sheathing as defined in the standard.
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Social Media Today
'Monitoring your competitors' content efforts is an essential step for brands developing their own content marketing strategy. Finding out what works for a competitor will enable proactive brands to gain insights about the type of content their audience might also respond to, and the broader needs and demands within their niche.
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Window Film Magazine
The window film industry has the constant challenge of finding and keeping quality employees for businesses, but what if a software program could help you make better hiring decisions? One window film company has purchased a license to use a predictive indexing (PI) software to aid it in finding the right fit for potential hires, as well as seeing where its current employees would excel. AP Corp CEO, Bill Valway said the company has found success since using it.
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Business 2 Community
Over 3.2 billion people use social media daily. This equals nearly 42% of the world’s population. To reach this large group of people, you need to have a well-thought-out strategy in place. When there are such a large number of users on social media, you need to target your efforts well to reach those who are relevant to your brand. It is for this reason that a social media strategy is essential. Here’s how you can create a social media strategy from scratch.
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