OSHA has no authority in connection with residences, only workplaces.
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I'll second Bruce's (junquecol's) recommendation. The treated lumber after it has dried is pretty stable for a finished surface. I coat mine with one or two coats of Kilz 2 (waterbased), before topcoating. If the 4x s split when drying, I f...
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If you are thinking of putting a fence or railing for your porch, vinyl is a good material to consider. Actually, you also have wood and iron as choices, but a vinyl porch railing is simply the best one to make. To further show you why you ...
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An aluminum porch railing system is both attractive and resilient to the elements. Seattle’s reputation as a rainy city is well deserved. An aluminum porch railing will not warp, rust, or grow mold, even after several seasons of rainfall. A...
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When properly designed, our vinyl products make a very stable porch and deck rail system designed to use at ground level and on balcony applications.
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"There are pros and cons to both." Both are strong and easy to maintain. Each has a different "look" so you will want to consider what the architectural style of your building is. Wrought iron can give a period look to a...
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Actually, I am in the middle of this quandry as well. Cabot, and I am sure others, make a full-cover stain and YES it does come in white So, while I agree that it is most likely painted white and not stained, it could be stained OP, if yo...
http://www.city-data.com/forum/house/114769-paint-stain...