A split bolt looks like a standard bolt with the exception that it is "split" down the middle. The split accommodates electrical wires, which the split bolt will hold in place when you tighten the hex nut fastened to the bottom of the bolt. Since split bolts are not insulated, you will need to insulate the final connection if you are using the split bolt to hold wires that are carrying electrical current.
Table of Contents Cracking and Splintering Moisture Retention Cutting Difficulty Adhesive Problems Environmental Concerns In any remodeling project, cost is a major factor. Sometimes, it is the determining factor. For that reason, alternative materials are often used to reduce overall cost, preferably without sacrificing too much in quality.
Chipboard is inexpensive, but there are drawbacks Chipboard, a pressed alternative to plywood, is one such alternative, but there disadvantages to its use and manufacture that for some, might outweigh the cost benefits.
Cleaning the exterior of a home is a chore that often gets put off. It does require a bit of stamina, but the results are well worth the effort. Siding begins looking stained and discolored from things like pollen and mold. Pollen is a common food source for mold and sets up your home for damage if it is not brought under control. All remnants of pollen stain are removable by most homeowners in a few hours.
Do-it-yourselfers often assume that breaking up concrete involves back-breaking labor and time-consuming methods. However, with a suitable set of demolition tools, breaking up concrete for demolition and renovations is clean and relatively quick.
Jackhammers are used to pound concrete with chisel-like tips. Construction and demolition professionals save time and effort during concrete removal by using heavy-duty saws to score concrete before pounding the slab with hammering tools.
Walk-behind Concrete Saw Demolition professionals often saw concrete into manageable chunks before breaking it up.
Miele is a high-end vacuum cleaner that uses innovative technology and has gained a strong market share in the upscale appliances market. Despite relatively strong customer reviews and a high satisfaction rating, repair may sometimes be required. Some of the most common repairs, irrespective of the model, include repairs to the motor and repairs to the cord winder.
Common Problems A Miele is a specialized vacuum cleaner. Product lines include the Miele S7 Tango, the Capricorn and S163.
Standard screw-style hooks that you would use for wood or masonry walls aren’t recommended for vinyl siding, but there are a variety of hooks available that are specifically designed for use with vinyl. These hooks are typically categorized as flush-mount “S” hooks, “J” hooks or mounting clips. They install on your siding without making holes or dents or leaving rust stains.
Standard Hooks You can hang flower baskets, wreaths or other decorative elements from your exterior wall without damaging the vinyl siding.
Recycled rubber can be shredded into an anti-slip material or a shock-absorbing mulch. It can be found in a variety of colors, including blue, red, green and yellow. However, when you have a particular shade in mind and cannot find the recycled rubber in that color, it's time to purchase some rubber bonding dye.
Recycle rubber tires by mulching and painting them. Things You Will Need + Dish soap Rags Rubber bonding dye Wheelbarrow Stir stick Paint brush Tire markers Rubber bonding dye makes it possible for the recycled rubber to take on a new color without flaking off.
The pickaxe is an ancient and very useful tool. It is used to break up soil and rock (using the pointed end) and to shovel and remove dirt (using the flattened end). A pickaxe comes in two pieces, a head and a handle. The head remains loose and slides onto the handle for use.
Old, well-used pickaxe. The head on most pickaxes will sit firmly on the handle, leaving an inch or two beyond the end of the head when the head is snugly in place.
Five-pointed stars decorate barns across the United States. Originally, the stars were painted onto the surface of the barn (often just above a doorway), then they were constructed of wood and hung from the surface.
A star over the door is a traditional barn ornament. Today, unfinished metal stars are popular: The rusty patina that develops lends a rustic look to a nearly new ornament. You can make your own plywood barn star in only a few hours, and you'll be able to paint it or finish it to meet your own preferences.
A solenoid valve controls the flow of gas or other fluids, while a solenoid coil is energized by an electric current that creates a magnetic field. When the coil in a fuel solenoid is energized, it causes a plunger inside the coil to move, activating the valve.
Valve Types Solenoid valves can be classified by the normal state of the valve. In a normally-closed valve, the valve is closed by default.