Take an inside look as the NALP gears for inaugural Elevate

Take an inside look as the NALP gears for inaugural Elevate

As the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) readies for its inaugural Elevate event, board members give an inside look at what’s planned and why the organization ended its partnership with OPEI. (Illustrations: iArt101, Lemon_tm/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

When National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) CEO Britt Wood took the stage at Landscapes in October 2021, those in

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The Superconducting Shields Behind MRIs’ Triumph

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a common strategy physicians use to diagnose diseases such as cancer. The patient is placed on a table that slides into the bore of a scanner, which contains a strong magnet and various coils. The machine uses the resulting magnetic field and radio waves to create images of the patient’s insides.

Full-body MRI scanners were … Read More

How Do You Paint Over Peeling Paint On Concrete

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To be honest, even when you use the best concrete paints, an outdoor concrete surface will need to be repainted every couple of years. 

There are several reasons behind it, including the regular wear

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Splicing Deck Joists Over a Beam

Splicing Deck Joists Over a Beam

I’m framing a deck with a center beam and trying to figure out whether to overlap the joists over the center beam or cut them and butt them over the beam. What are the considerations with each option? 

—S. Fortier via the FHB forum

Editorial advisor Mike Guertin replies: When deck joists meet over a center bearing beam, they have

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Laticrete launches Vapor Ban E

Laticrete launches Vapor Ban EBethany, Conn.—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has introduced Vapor Ban E a single-coat, 100% solids, liquid applied two-part epoxy coating specifically designed for controlling the moisture vapor emission rate from new or existing concrete slabs. As a direct replacement for NXT Vapor Reduction Coating, Spartacote Moisture Vapor Barrier and Supercap Moisture Vapor

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People on the Move: Hirings and promotions from Davey Tree,

The Davey Tree Expert Co.’s Board of Directors appointed three new corporate officers within the company: Jed Day, Larry Evans and Jim Houston.

“Each of these new officers brings a wealth of experience, proven results and a passion for our company that we can all appreciate and admire,” says Pat Covey, chairman, president and CEO at Davey

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