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Designing Glass Block Replacement And New Construction Windows

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Glass block windows today offer a vast selection of designs, patterns, and styles for any budget or purpose, but, before deciding to use this product there are more basic questions to be answered. First, why should you use blocks, where should you use them, and how can this product help to solve your problems or needs? The four steps to glass block design success will answer these questions and more.

Step 1 Ask, What are my goals, then Determine Your Patterns and Products. Begin with the end in mind. What problems do you want the block windows to solve? Do your existing windows seal poorly, are the frames rusted or rotted. Do you lack the privacy you desire, are you worried about the safety of your family or workers, or just looking for a hot look to add style to your property? Here are some block window recommendations to solve these specific problems:

oDrafty windows that dont seal properly Consider the thin line series (3 1/8 thick) series of blocks. They are more cost effective than the commercial series (3 7/8 thick), and come in a wide variety of sizes (generally 4 x 8, 6 x 6, 6 x 8, and 8 x 8) for proper sizing of any window opening.

oNeed More Privacy If youre concerned about someone looking into your windows especially in basement, bathroom, and garage windows consider the high privacy Ice and Pristal patterns from Mulia or Icescapes or Delphi from Pittsburgh Corning. You can do without blinds or shades (saving you money) with these patterns but you dont have to sacrifice light transmission (in fact, some say they get more light because the old frame is removed in many glass block installation projects).

oWant more security Since many of the glass block windows are mortared together breaking in through this type of window opening is very difficult and time consuming. These windows are also more cost effective than installing electronic security pads on windows and offer strong energy efficiency benefits as well.

oLooking for a cool, hot, contemporary look Why have boring windows when you can add style and uniqueness to your home or business? Colored glass blocks, block patterns with beveled edges, frosted blocks, and artistically designed blocks with the ability to create one of a kind designs are all available in todays block window.

Step 2 Ask, Do I have any special window needs? – Especially in the commercial, institutional, and architectural markets glass masonry units can solve some very specific design challenges. Here are some examples:

o60 or 90 minute fire ratings Blocks with thicker faces (often called Thickset) can (with the proper installation) provide 60 and 90 minute fire ratings in window assemblies. Standard blocks also provide an excellent 45 minute fire rating which is good for most residential applications.

oHigh Security or Vandalism Applications The Vistabrik pattern glass unit masonry block is a 3 solid piece of glass which resists bullets, fire, noise and graffiti. This product has been used extensively in transit authority projects in New York and New Jersey markets.

oReducing Solar Heat Gain Solar Reflective blocks, which use a metal oxide coating on the inside surface of the block, greatly reflects solar energy while reducing the passage of light. This helps property owners to cut their cooling costs and also to minimize fading of floor coverings as well.

Step 3 Ask, Where should I use glass block windows? The following outline may very well broaden your thinking on where blocks can be used to provide privacy, security, energy savings, light transmission, or just an interesting design element for your home or commercial property.

oUse blocks outside and inside Block windows are usually thought of as being used in an exterior window application like a basements, bathrooms, garages, and stairwells. Here are some new applications to consider:

Under kitchen or den cabinetry to let in light
Interior borrowed light window walls to move light through an inside wall while maintaining privacy (for example in small, dark water closets, or on the inside walls of basements to move light passively through the home).
In closets in homes to let in natural light to see your clothing and colors better while maintaining privacy.
Above one piece shower units in smaller bathroom to eliminate the need for costly skylights.

oUse glass blocks in new construction and remodeling projects Often thought of as a renovation project block windows are now frequently found in new construction as well. In new home and room additions glass block new construction windows with nailing make installations simple and painless. In remodeling projects pre-fabricated window panel assemblies are factory made and allow the window to slip into the opening vs. the difficult task of laying the blocks one by one (improves your quality and cuts your time to get the job done).

Step 4 Ask, Would I like this window to provide ventilation Glass block windows do not have to be solid glass. There are a variety of window block venting products to choose from. Here is a quick list of your choices:

oAir Vents to reduce heating and cooling costs and keep air flowing With double pane glass and slim line vinyl frames the new generation of air vents allow air to come in while being small enough to keep intruders out. Available in white and tan and sizes to match exterior colors and maintain the symmetry of the block window.

oPower Vents to get rid of musty smell and improve indoor air quality Power vents are vinyl framed ventilators with two powered fans that can move 145 cubic feet per minute of air to fight mold, power away smoke, circulate the air for healthier, thereby providing fresher living spaces. The Power Vent comes with an A/C adapter that plugs right into your wall.

oDryer Vent Blocks to move air out from a dryer in a glass block basement or utility room window Dryers are often located in basements and their venting is often directed through an inefficient single pane metal or wood framed basement window. Vinyl dryer vent blocks replace the space taken up by one block in a new glass window and allow you to get the benefits of the block without having to vent your dryer through the foundation (which can be considerably more expensive).

Now that youve got the 4 design steps youre ready to choose the right block window for your project. Be on the lookout for the next article in this series on the steps for glass block window installation success.

You Can Download Movies In Theaters Too!

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There is good news for movie fans; you can download movies in theaters now. Watching movies in theaters is quite expensive and not everyone can afford to see all the movies they would like to watch. However, with the new technology, you can see all the movies you want to see without burning a hole in your pockets. You can get movies downloaded on a CD or a DVD in theaters free on the internet. Several paid and free websites offer the facility to download movies in theaters from the internet.

The internet has not only changed the meaning of speed and blurred the boundaries, it has also redefined quality. Now, there are high-speed surfing devices that help you download movies in theaters easily, almost instantly and flawlessly. You don’t have to step out of your house to do all this. This is a perfectly hassle-free technique that has made the theaters a thing of the past. Who would want to go to the theater to watch a movie when they can do so from the comfort of their home? Even the option of watching movies on DVDs or CDs pales in comparison with the facility of downloading movies in the theaters. And, the best part is that you can get the latest download movies in theaters free.

But there are few points to ponder before you are downloading any movie from any site. Before you download any movie from any site, make sure the movie can be legally downloaded or not. Many movies cannot be legally downloaded, and many movie sites too are not providing the movies legally. If you are downloading any movie illegally, you might be infringing or violating the copyright laws by watching a pirated version of the movie.

Many sites provide downloaded movies from theaters and keep quality movies, which are legal and safe to download. These movies, which are included on those sites, stay in the public domain and you are legally authorized to download them. As there are many movies released, you can easily search for the download movies in theaters for which you have developed a fetish and would like to watch. However, if you want to download movies in theaters online, you can only get few old movies. Generally, if you want to watch a movie legally online, you can watch some timeless classics and can get one for yourself.

For the latest movies that can be legally downloaded, you will have to sign up on the legal paid sites and avail their movie download service. These paid sites can sometimes provide you not only the latest movies but even some that have not yet been released, and you can download these movies without any hassles and even be sure of their high-resolution picture quality.

With the free movie downloading sites you may save some money but you will have to settle with poor resolution and picture quality. Often their downloading process takes a long time, which can be quite frustrating. You will end up spending much more for DSL usage even if you don’t pay for downloading movies.

Investment Prospects In Bangladesh Real Estate

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Investment in real estate can be very profitable. The real estate sector is expanding every day and reaching new heights. Investments in real estate can fetch you huge profit says Harry Coker.

The state of Georgia boasts of a highly developed textile industry, aircraft, groceries and chemical industries says Harry Coker. Coal is found in abundance in the state of Georgia which has boosted power generation resulting in more than adequate supply of electricity in state. These factors has triggered the demand for houses and mortgage in the cities. A surge in the economy and availability of well paid jobs has pushed up the per capita incomes and affordability of the services of mortgage. In the last three years there has been a 10% increase in the GDP of the state of Georgia. This explains the growing interest of the investors and business firms in the mortgage sector.

The Georgia real estate provides you with smart investment options. The affordable solutions provided by the real estate market of Georgia enables potential buyers to enter and exit the market with great ease. Are you planning for a long vacation? Georgia perhaps is the ideal place you are looking for. The exotic locales of Georgia make it one among the five best places all over the world says Harry Coker. The booming real estate industry of Georgia promises you high returns on your investments.

Experts believe that this trend is to continue for many years to come. The reason for this says Harry Coker is the rapid industrialization of the state followed by an exodus of people into the state seeking lucrative employment opportunities available. This has resulted in a massive demand for residential and commercial properties here. The economy of the state of Georgia is growing at an accelerated pace giving boost to the real estate industry which is now growing in leaps and bounds says Harry Coker.

You can buy a beautiful home amidst beautiful forested mountains or on the beach front. You can have a relaxing holiday here away from the rush and congestion of the bustling city life. Harry Coker says that you can choose a fully furnished house depending on your budget. The serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains and sylvan surroundings provide the required ambience and state of mind to relax and enjoy a stress free living. The real estates can be of log make, made out of massive logs having big porches.

You can choose from a wide range of properties and fixtures and in due course get the advantage of high returns on investment. If you prefer beach front, savannah is probably the best place for living a serene, peaceful and comfortable life says Harry Coker. Lake Chatuge is another beautiful place where you can get creek and river front, homes and stud farms.

According to Harry Coker, with a favourable real estate investment climate and the economy of the state gathering momentum after the lull Georgia is beckoning prospective investors to get rich quick through the multiple avenues open for investment in the real estate market.

The flourishing industry of Georgia attracts people from different corners of the world to be in the city to make their living. This has lead to a mushrooming of tall apartment buildings and individual bungalows says Harry Coker. The dwellings are built near the industries to avoid long commuting by the workers. Well developed transport and communication infrastructure, development of schools, universities and other educational institutions and a booming tourism industry makes Georgia one of the most sought after states in the United States for real estate investment.

Southern Utah Real Estate Market Conditions

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With just 60 days to go before the 2014 Real Estate market hits -Reset- and dives into 2015, the October St. George Utah real estate market conditions and statistics continue to look positive.

In drilling down on the current inventory, it’s hard not to notice the the greater St. George Utah area – primarily in the cities of Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, Washington, St. George, Brookdale, and Pine Valley – currently has an inventory of 3,978 active real estate listings. Of those listing, only 196 are listed as condo/townhomes for sale; with 275 townhomes sold thus far this year on the Washington County Board of realtors MLS.

Active Vs. Sold Listings

The Southern Utah real estate market has no doubt survived some rather dramatic vacillation over the past 48 months. During the ordinarily quiet month of September, Realtors in St. George Utah sold 280 real estate listings via the MLS, representative of significant deterioration over 2013s 301 sold properties for the same month. Exploding onto the MLS during September 2014, a total of 2005 Active Listings were listed for sale in the hopes of finding a new owner, representing a significant jump from last year’s Active Listings of 1691 during the month September.

Cumulative Days On Market (CDOM)

With the 2015 holiday rapidly approaching, it’s beneficial for southern Utah’s would-be home sellers to understand that traditionally, while the holiday season is fun for the family- It ultimately means increased -Cumulative Days on Market.- Example: when comparing the average CDOM for a listing in September, a properly listed property lasted on the southern Utah MLS for roughly 78 days. Conversely, that same listing, with the same Realtor – and at the same list price could expect to spend an additional 20 days on the WCBR MLS if listed in during December – a not so welcome Christmas gift.

Southern Utah’s Popular Price Range

The bread-and-butter of the “Palm Springs” of Utah’s (i.e. St. George) real estate inventory, homes under $300,000 remains popular. As the remnants of St. George’s housing inventory gets picked over by the newest -snowbirds- in town, those with access to the WCBR MLS can easily tell that one of the more desirable list price ranges remains those properties under $300,000. When examining some of the available data sets for the past 30 days of MLS activity, we see those properties listed under $200,000 enjoyed a greater proportion of buyers competing for their property – perpetuating a long and healthy trend in southern Utah.

Generally speaking, St. George’s homebuyers feel most comfortable in this price range. For their $200K, today’s buyers are looking for that perfect home; comprising approximately 1800 sq. ft., with a flexible floor plan. Additionally, today’s buyers want a home that backs up to green space – think an open park-like space in many of the newer communities. Upon close review of the single-family residential sales for southern Utah, we see the housing sector standing firm and holding its own.

Currently, the southern Utah MLS absorption rate is increasing incrementally; the cumulative days on market for a properly priced single-family residential list have declined dramatically. Representing a 2.91% increase in the median priced home sold in greater St. George area, our median price sales jumped from $232,000 in 2013 to $249,000 in 2014 – not a bad increase. Learn More At: Southern Utah Real Estate Market Condition

How Eligibility for a Criminal Pardon in Canada is Changing

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The law in Canada is currently and drastically changing. Although
only ten percent of the four million Canadians who held a criminal
record last year applied for a criminal pardon, the Harper government
has still been working to make that number smaller. In this post-9/11
climate of hyper-security and harsher political stances on every issue,
the public and interest groups have been calling for a reform of the
criminal law, specifically in regards to punishing criminals. In the
past few years, the government has slowly been obliging, with Bill C-23
being the first major change. Bill C-23 was split into two parts, part A
being passed last June and part B currently under deliberation in
parliament. It changes the Canadian criminal pardons part of the law
into the Canadian record suspension law. Although Bill C-23A has already
passed, let’s look at what is necessary to be eligible for the current
pardon system in Canada before Bill C-23B is fully passed.

The Canadian criminal pardon system as it stands now is
largely non-judgmental when it comes to distinguishing between offences
to be pardoned. No one is ineligible based solely on the nature of their
past offence (with some noticeable restrictions being applied to
pardons in the case of sexual offenders); if a person has been convicted
of an offence under the federal law, they are eligible to apply for a
pardon. There is, of course, a waiting period before they can apply, and
this period differs in length depending on how serious their crime was.
The waiting period section of the law was the part affected by Bill
C-23A. The most serious offences are indictable (such as manslaughter
and assault) and are tried by a full court, judge and jury. The ones
eligible for a pardon (very serious crimes such as murder are not
eligible) used to have a waiting period of five years; this has now been
changed to ten years. The minor offences are summary (such as causing a
disturbance in a public place and mischief charges) and are tried only
by a judge. They used to have a waiting period of three years and now
have been split into two groups, with the less serious summary offences
still waiting three years and the more serious ones waiting five. The
third and last type of offence one can be charged with is a hybrid
offence (such as certain sexual assaults and driving impaired) which can
be charged as either the more serious indictable offence or the minor
summary offence, depending on how serious a crime the Crown decides it
is. The waiting period after the sentence of a hybrid offence depends
entirely on what level of severity the Crown tried it as.

Most
Canadian criminal pardon applications are accepted, as long as the
paperwork is filled out correctly. There was a 98.3 percent success rate
for Canadian pardons in the 2009-2010 year – 24,134 pardons granted and
425 denied. This is because as the system stands, the basic parameters
for being eligible are the wait times and the “good conduct” rule – the
person must have had good conduct for the past number of years since his
conviction and must be able to prove that the pardon will further their
rehabilitation. As far as rehabilitation goes, the fact that pardons
allow the people to apply for jobs and volunteer positions without fear
of stigma or rejection should speak for itself. Sex offenders are the
inevitable exception to this success rate rule however, as the
government looks to make most of them ineligible for any kind of pardon
or record suspension with C-23B – never mind that they are already
red-flagged when applying to work at jobs or volunteer positions
involving vulnerable people such as children or the elderly.

New Government Initiatives To Boost Real Estate Sector In India

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At the Government level many new policy initiatives have been taken recently to boost the real estate Property in India . These policy decisions will lend a stimulus and impetus to the industry. It is beyond doubt that the new initiatives will unlock the potential of the sector. Also, along with the stimulus package announced by the Government, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a definitive step whereby banks are allowed to devise new schemes beneficial to the property sector.

As part of the Government initiatives to boost real estate boom sector India, RBI has declared concessional schemes for the real estate sector. Such initiatives include:
Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 (ULCRA) repealed by increasingly larger number of states.
In case of integrated townships, the minimum area to be developed has been brought down to 25 acres from 100 acres.
51 per cent FDI allowed in single-brand retail outlets and 100 per cent in cash-and-carry through the automatic route.
Full repatriation of original investment after three years.
Minimum capital investment for wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures stands at US$ 10 million and US$ 5 million, respectively.
100 per cent FDI allowed in realty projects through the automatic route.

Further, in its endeavour to initiate new policies to boost the real estate sector in India, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has taken steps to reduce the time taken to develop special economic zones (SEZs) by simplifying the procedures to get the tax-tree industrial enclaves notified. Now developers can easily get their land classified as an SEZ at the outset itself by producing title deeds to prove their ownership. Again, the Government has announced several concessions in the Budget 2008-2009.

New Government initiatives to boost sector of Real Estate India include granting a tax holiday on profits from initiates in the financial year 2007-2008. In order to enjoy this benefit, the housing projects should be of the affordable housing unit type of 1000 to 1500 square feet. Another condition is that such projects should be completed by March 1, 2012. Further, the Finance Ministry has allocated US$ 207 million to grant 1% interest subsidy on home loans up to US$ 20, 691. In order to avail this benefit, the cost of the home should not be above US$41, 382. It is believed that these initiatives will be add further impetus to the real estate sector in the country.

Choosing Your Boat Building Designs

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As the ultimate do it yourselfer, you may look to boat building designs to find not only that perfect boat but also the one that is within your abilities to build. Even if you are a beginner, you can find plans to assist you in building a boat whether it is a simple design or something a little more complex.

Beginners can learn to make a variety of boats such as inboards, houseboats, human powered boats, outboards, power cruisers, sailboats, workboats and even special purpose vessel. Those of you familiar with the designs of Ken Hankinson can even find plans to recreate his famous designs. You can choose to build boats according to material such as aluminum, fiberglass, steel or stitch and glue constructions.

Special purpose watercraft include airboats, boats made especially for kids, drift boats, ducks boats, flats boats, fold up boats, glass bottom boats, kayaks, paddleboards, paddlewheel vessels, pedal boats and tugboats. You can even buy trailer plans so that you can build your boat at home then transport it to the water.

Even after you have decided the primary type of boat you want, you still have choices to make. For instance, if you choose to build a sail boat, do you want to make a dinghy, a take-apart sailing dinghy, a foam or fiberglass sailing dinghy, a sloop or a cat-rig? If you choose a human powered boat, will it be a river rowing drift pram or a flat-bottom rowboat? Did you remember to pick up plans to make the oars you will need to power your watercraft?

In many cases, you can buy boat building designs and accompanying kits that have all the materials you will need to undergo your project. Otherwise, you may have to individually buy some hardware and supplies like the application materials (glue, etc.), bow eyes, cleats, deadman throttle, drain plugs, eye and deck straps, fasteners (nails, screws, etc.), fiberglass fabrics and tapes, oarlocks and fittings, paints, sealants and wood filters and various safety supplies. You might also pick up a few book and DVDs to help you along with your written plans to ensure you do the job right.

Boat building designs are vast, but you should find something to suit you when you realize what you want. Building a boat can be a demanding but fun project to undertake to fill your weekends or any other spare time you can devote to the task.

Considering The Essential Facts Regarding Personal Injury Compensation Claims

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The injuries that you are afflicted with, after meeting with an accident, can damage the condition of your body. Depending on the graveness of the accident and the injuries you suffer, you need to get the required medical assistance. Whether the injuries you suffer are minor or severe, you have every right to make the personal injury compensation claim. If you are the hapless victim of an accident, where it was the fault of the opponent party, or it took place due to the negligence of your employer failing to offer the best of facilities at the workplace, you can seek justice.

It is the proof or the concrete evidence that you need to be equipped with which empowers your solicitor to fight for your case with full acuity. The illness or the ailment that keeps you down after facing the accident need to be backed up by proofs like the medical bills, the receipts that the health care institutions offer and the like. If an ill stroke of destiny makes you physically disabled, or you would have to do without any part of your anatomy, then such a huge loss needs to be compensated at any cost. You need to buck up and strive hard while seeking for securing the claims.

While defending your case, blurting out the facts that upholds your distressed condition can be strengthened with the proofs that you lawyer can provide during the proceedings of the case. Taking the decision that you want to fight for securing the financial assistance that you truly deserve, make sure it is not a hasty one. You need to consult a reputed legal firm, get hold of an able lawyer, and brief him with the necessary details. The nuggets of wisdom shared and pondered during the briefing session between the lawyer and his client can prove instrumental in arranging the different fragments of the case on compensation claims, harmoniously.

While seeking for obtaining the personal injury compensation claim, you need to check your affordability factor also. You should not let the fee that your solicitor charges, to bog you down. The experienced and well-skilled professionals who are pumped with great confidence do not compromise on the fees that they charge, easily. However, entering into a negotiation with the organizations that acts as the legal specialists, can make things a bit easier on your pocket. Once you win a case and get the compensation claims that you are entitled to get, you feel that you made a fruitful investment.

Is Investing In Noida Property Worth

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Delhi, the capital of India is one of the most happening places in India. It is a fact that about 85% of the people residing in Delhi is not from this place. Since, it is the capital of the country; it has become most populated one. And due to this issue, Sanjay Gandhi invented this NOIDA abbreviated as New Okhla Industrial Development Area during the emergency period of 1975 to 1977. This Noida is basically an industrial down. But, currently Noida is placed as 17th city in maintenance and cleanliness than the other Delhi branched cities like Gurgaon and NCR Ghaziabad.

Advantages in Investing the Properly in Noida

Noida is around 20 kilometers from Delhi, has is bounded with the Hindon and Yamuna river. It has shown a tremendous growth and is now equivalent to any IT cities. Also, every Media corporations are trying to find their place here. This is the major advantage of investing the property in Noida.

The second most advantage in investing in property at Noida is the ambiance. It has a greenery effect everywhere you look around which induces freshness. There is very minimal amount of pollution in this place and the concerning authorities are also strictly adhering it to protect the place, which indirectly contributes to the global warming.

The connection to the main city is also made easy with the metros and expressways. People also travel daily to the city from here.

When you go and invest a property in Noida, you can be sure that it is the favorite choice even for the commercial guys and retail companies, who are majorly from North India. Also, there are many world class hospitals and hotels present at the place. Global schoolings are also coming in the place which makes the people with a family to settle for the better. Some of the schools are the Amity International School, Apeejay School, Army Public School, Ramagya School, Ryan International, Cambridge School, and Somerville School. Also there are many universities in this areas such as JSS Technical University, Amity University, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, and Mahatma Gandhi Mission College of Engineering and Technology.

And for every income group of people in Noida, there are many elaborated shopping complexes are present. These shopping malls are stocked with all latest brands. Some of the major malls are Shopprix Mall, Center Stage Mall, The Great India Place, DLF Town Square Mall, and Spice Mall.

And some of the top companies of India such as Honda, Wipro, Escorts, Pepsi, Moser Baer, and Vectra have positioned them well in this region.

Due to all these advantages present in this place, the real estate has grown into a different level, and investing in them is the right way to do. The real estate contractors in this region offer first class construction and provide amenities like fitness center, amusement park, community halls, and green communitys park. This has raised the living standard of the people living here. Other facilities like wider roads, well drainage system, and underground cabling system.

Home Plywood Boat Building Stitch And Glue Or Ply On Frame

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There are two general modern techniques for building plywood boats at home: the traditional, Ply on Frame construction and the newer Stitch and Glue method. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Both methods of boat construction are capable of producing very functional, strong, and safe vessels. Which boat construction method a potential boat builder should select, depends as much on the skills, patience, and preferences of the builder as on the desired characteristics of the finished boat.

Lets begin by discussing the traditional ply on frame construction method. It’s done by starting with wooden frames, sometimes called ribs. These are usually straight sided, however some older designs try to incorporate curves in the rib elements, complicating the construction considerably. These frames are positioned using a construction jig, generally oriented so that the hull is built upside down.

Longitudinal frame members are attached into notched slots in the ribs. The first one is a heavy frame element called the keelson that runs down the center of the ribs. To the forward end of this element, the vertical timber that forms the prow of the boat is attached, called the stem.

Two longitudinal frame elements run along the upper edges of the hull, one on each side, called sheer clamps. Two more elements are added the bend of the ribs where the hull bottom transitions to the hull sides. This joint in the hull is called the chine and the frame member installed here is called the chine log. Depending on the size of the hull and the designers philosophy, sometimes, additional longitudinal members may be specified to complete the boat hull framing.

Most often each of these joints are glued and screwed or in somtimes, bolted together. These days, high strength synthetic adhesives, such as epoxy or the new polyurethane adhesives make an excellent for bonded joints because unlike the older natural, casein, or polyvinyl acetate glues, the modern glues will still hold even if the joints arent perfectly matched. They fill gaps better.

Next the plywood planking is leaned against the framework, cut a bit oversized, glued and nailed (or screwed in-place) and trimmed to the edges of the framing. Finally the plywood is finished off with one or more layers of fiberglass, or simply saturated in epoxy to improve strength, abrasion resistance, and water incursion.

Stitch and glue boats, on the other hand are built in an entirely different manner. These boats are built using precisely cut panels that will end up forming the shape of the hull. There is no internal framing, or if there is, it takes the form of bulkheads rather than frame elements. The builder uses either full sized panel drawings supplied by the designer, or lays out the finished shape of the sides and bottom of the hull on the plywood planking. The planking is then cut out. One side may be used as a pattern for the other, because getting both sides precisely the same shape and keeping the bottom very symmetrical are important.

Once the panels are cut out a row of small holes is drilled into adjacent panels close to the edge and either copper wire or nylon tie-wraps are threaded through the holes to stitch the plywood edges together. Then an epoxy mixture thickened with silica or microspheres is puttied into the joint to make a fillet and the joint is taped over with fiberglass tape. The hull is flipped over and similar joints are made on the outside of the hull. Then, if desired, the hull is fiberglassed.

Contrary to first impressions, a stitch and glue boat, if properly designed and built, is just as strong and capable as its framed counterpart. Theyre simply different philosophies in construction. Just as cars and aircraft have changed from framed and covered construction to more modern, unibody in the case of cars, and monocoque in the case of aircraft, construction, so naval architects have been transitioning from framed to stitch and glue construction for light, strong, easy to build boats.

Now that you know how these boats are built, lets talk about what kinds of skills and personality the builder has, in order to select the right kind of boat for him. First lets look at woodworking skills. Do you like to work with wood? Does planing on a nice piece of hardwood bring you joy? Do you like the smell, the feel and derive satisfaction from shaping wood? Dont laugh. This is a serious question. Some people will say, yes, thats me. I love it! Some will say, no, not really. I see it as a means to an end and I just want to get done.

If youre in the first group, loving to work wood, you probably have what it takes to make a framed boat. It requires woodworking and being careful about joint fits. It requires some patience and a sense of pride in your workmanship.

If youre in the second group, you probably should build a stitch and glue boat. They go together much faster with fewer steps. They also require less woodworking knowledge and use of tools. You still have to be able to cut out plywood fairly precisely, but almost everything can be done with simple power tools.

Building a stitch and glue boat is a messier proposition than a ply on frame hull. You have to mix and spread lots of epoxy, usually wearing rubber gloves, If you scratch your nose, youre going to have to spend some unpleasant time with acetone getting the epoxy off too. Working with wood, you just dust yourself off most days. There are adhesives used, but not to the extent of a stitch and glue boat.

When you sand epoxy, you should wear a respirator to prevent epoxy and fiberglass dust from getting into your lungs. Sawdust isnt as damaging to your system, but I still do wear a respirator when sanding large expanses of wood with a power sander.

Well, I hope this has helped you decide which of the two types of hulls to build. I would strongly encourage everyone to build a boat. Its a fun hobby and a great experience. Its also the parent and child project. I cant imagine a better experience for a child than to learn woodworking by helping to build a boat and take it fishing.