Depending on the task at hand and the tools available, there are different styles of screws to choose from. First there is the slotted vs. the Phillips head. A slotted screw head is used with a flat-head screwdriver (a.k.a slotted-tipped, straight-tipped, flat-blade, etc.) A slotted screw has one groove going straight across the head for…
Let’s define these visually. This is an arbor (an outdoor archway): This arbor was built by Chris Ryan for a customer. This is an arbor with a trellis (latticework to support climbing plants): The pictured arbor was built by Project Manager Randy Boyer for his garden. The top of this arbor is very much like…
Construction Manager David Luckman recently snapped some shots of Front Street Shipyard’s newest building as Maine Coast Construction’s workers added the final touches. According to Maine Coast Construction President, John Davee; “Building #1 is the northerly building and actually the 6th of 6 buildings built, renovated and/or supplied by Maine Coast Construction just in the…
Cribbing is used when the structure needs to be jacked up from its foundation. Cribbing involves building a crib of wood timbers in a Jenga type formation in key spots underneath the building. The cribs will provide support to keep the building up when it is lifted from its supporting columns. Cribbing is also used…