Following are some views (Figures 5.41-5.45) and details of the completed sunroom. Jaki and I are glad that we have gained a beautiful new room as a result of this book… realizing that we wouldn’t have built it otherwise! In case you’re curious, the materials cost was about $4,000, or $20 per square foot. We […]
FAST DIAGRAMMING AND THE JOB PLAN
Function analysis system technique (FAST) is a diagramming technique to graphically show the logical relationships of the functions of an item, system, or procedure. FAST was developed in 1964 by Charles V. Bytheway at the UNIVAC Division of the Sperry Rand Corporation. Prior to the development of FAST, one had to perform a function analysis […]
G eneral Guidelines for a Control System of Production Homogeneity
The guidelines for controlling production homogeneity are made up of the following two parts: • Control of compliance with a recipe, accomplished by establishing an operation compliance level (OCL), which is a variable index that estimates the production accuracy and indicates the appropriate mixture test frequencies • Control of production variability through determining a running […]
Installing Strip Flooring
T&G strip flooring, %-in. thick and 2%-in. to 3%-in. wide, is by far the most commonly installed wood flooring. Installing it requires few specialized tools and, with a modest amount of prep work, it goes down fast and lasts long. PREP STEPS Wood absorbs water and swells, so don’t bring hardwood flooring on site till […]
Post-Workshop Stage
Objective. The VE manager must ensure that approved recommendations are converted into actions. Until this is done, savings to offset will not be achieved. Three major objectives of this phase are: 1. To provide assistance, clear up misconceptions, and resolve problems that may develop in the implementation process 2. To minimize delays encountered by the […]
Identifying Rehabilitation Needs
In road rehabilitation, it is important to design the drainage at the same time as the other rehabilitation measures (e. g. strengthening of the structure). The designer should aim to recognise locations where poor drainage is the major cause of road damage. In cold regions the springtime is usually the best time for field studies […]
Wood and plastic laminate floorings are very durable
When my family moved into our present home, the living room floor was covered with an ancient yellow shag carpet. There were things growing in that carpet that even our dog didn’t like. I replaced the carpeting with a nice, prefinished floor made from bamboo. The cost for the floor, not counting my labor, was […]
EXTERIOR BEVEL SIDING
Unlike framing, where you can leave a small gap now and then, siding needs to fit properly everywhere. If the horizontal boards are running out of level or don’t fit well at the corners, doors, and windows, it’s noticeable from the next county. Not only do gaps in siding look bad, but they also might […]
The dawn of the 14th century, from the era of abbeys to the era of cities, and the rebirth of central power
We have seen that the role of the abbeys, and in particular the Cistercians, was quite important in the conquest of new agricultural lands in the 12th and 13th centuries. However an assessment of the social success of these monk-hydraulicians is not as clear as it might be. Unless supported by a powerful lord or […]
STEP 2 SELECT AND INSTALL THE FINISH FLOORING
Things are looking good. The house is painted; the doors, cabinets, and countertops have been installed; and all your faucets and light switches are working. But one major transformation remains—the finish flooring. Installing finish flooring is one of the last jobs to do or have done, and for good reason. Now that you’re down to […]