Author Archives: George Hughes

About George Hughes

Mr. Hughes Bullard Havens carpentry teacher

Cedar siding in residential construction

Posted on March 22, 2012 by George Hughes

Overview: There are many different types of siding used in construction today. The most common types of siding are made from wood and man made material like vinyl and concrete. The most common types of wood siding, comes  from cedar … Continue reading →

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Roll roofing

Posted on March 17, 2012 by George Hughes

Overview: Roll roofing can be used on roof slopes as little as one inch. Roll roofing is less expensive then other roofing materials with a less attractive appearance. Roll roofing is made of the same material as asphlt shingles. Roll … Continue reading →

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Asphalt roofing

Posted on March 17, 2012 by George Hughes

30-ShinglesOverview   For the past six months we have worked on building the solar house. We leveled the ground, tampered the surface, and placed stone. Next we installed the 6″X6″ sleepers and began framing the E-house; Floor joist, walls, and … Continue reading →

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What will Mr. Hughes do for you “Horizon”

Posted on April 27, 2011 by George Hughes

       In the next year the PLE site will be filled with lessons used in the classroom. Students will be able visit the site and  review  lesson taught in class. Students abscent will not miss a thing and therefore will not … Continue reading →

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Tool Box information

Posted on April 4, 2011 by George Hughes

1. Draw project to scale: • 1 Top • 2 Sides • 1 Bottom • 1 Front • 1 Back • 2 Runners • 1 Tray • 2 Tray support 2. Determine amount of material needed: • Pine • Hardware … Continue reading →

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