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Hemming and seaming are two similar metalworking processes in which a sheet metal edge is rolled over onto itself. Hemming is the process in which the edge is rolled flush to itself, while a seam joins the edges of two materials. [1] Hems are commonly used to reinforce an edge, hide burrs and rough edges, and improve appearance. [1]
Here are a few tips and reminders about the cumbersome tasks of clearing driveways and sidewalks of the white stuff. More: Showcase your best snowstorm photos by sharing them with us. Here's how
Below are several hacks for shoveling your sidewalk and driveway correctly and efficiently. Virgel Mahoro uses a shovel to remove a four-foot high snow drift in his driveway, Saturday, Feb. 9 ...
Shaped like a “U” or channel to catch water (e.g., where the edge of a tile roof meets a wall). Through wall flashing Spans the thickness of the wall and directs water to weep holes. Cap flashing (drip cap) Often used above windows and doors. Drip edge A metal used at the edges of a roof. Step flashing (soaker, base flashing)
A balustrade or railing is a fence to prevent people from falling over an edge, most commonly found on a stairway, landing, or balcony. Railing systems and balustrades are also used along roofs, bridges, cliffs, pits, and bodies of water. Another aim of using fence is to limit the intrusion attempt into a property by malicious intruders.
A wattle fence at an outdoor museum in Poland Wattle hurdle or panel A wattle hurdle being constructed on a frame. Wattle is made by weaving flexible branches around upright stakes to form a woven lattice. The wattle may be made into an individual panel, commonly called a hurdle, or it may be formed into a continuous fence.
Laws on snow removal vary by municipality in the metro. We looked at city ordinances in Kansas City and across the state line.
Edge restraints prevent pavers from spreading apart and maintain the integrity of the pavement system to move uniformly with freeze thaw cycles as well. An edge restraint can be a concrete slope which is no steeper than 45 degrees, and meets the edge pavers halfway between its top and bottom surface so that it can be buried.