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On Trash Chutes

Posted on October 25, 2011 by editor

Temporary trash chutes are an essential part of building construction. Instead of workers having to stop what they’re doing, grab some shovels or garbage bags and haul debris to a dumpster that may be many floors below them, the trash … Continue reading →

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Siding Brake

Posted on October 11, 2011 by editor

Since aluminum is relatively soft, it can be bent to go around corners using a siding brake. Aluminum is unique in this respect, since other materials such as sheetrock will break if they are bent. Because of this property, aluminum … Continue reading →

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Siding Brake

Posted on August 19, 2011 by editor

The use of a siding brake is mostly utilized by slate-roofing contractors. This is used to bend the majority of the drip-edge flashing. The tool is mostly used to cut as well as bend the flashings used for window as … Continue reading →

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Ladder Hooks

Posted on August 10, 2011 by editor

Today, step and extension ladders are no longer what they were in the past. They are no longer primarily wooden assemblies that creak when climbed with the danger of wooden steps breaking under weight. They are now high tech, primarily … Continue reading →

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Ladder Accessories

Posted on July 21, 2011 by editor

Ladder accessories are available for replacing parts that are broken or missing from ladders. They are appreciated by workers who heavily depend on them such as carpenters, painters, construction workers, adjusters, and house inspectors. These accessories perform a number of … Continue reading →

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Shingle Hoist

Posted on July 12, 2011 by editor

A shingle hoist is a very handy tool to have when doing a roofing job. It is an often lamented and arduous task carrying heavy bags of shingles up ladders to place them on the roof for installation. It is … Continue reading →

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