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After nailing extra dry wall screws into the sub-floor to eliminate squeaks, and applying a vapor barrier with a wax coat on one side, the first two strips are nailed down by hand
After nailing extra dry wall screws into the sub-floor to eliminate squeaks, and applying a vapor barrier with a wax coat on one side, the first two strips are nailed down by hand

After nailing extra dry wall screws into the sub-floor to eliminate squeaks, and applying a vapor barrier with a wax coat on one side, the first two strips are nailed down by hand

Date9/21/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: 2. After nailing extra dry wall screws into the sub-floor to eliminate squeaks; and applying a vapor barrier with a wax coat on one side; the first two strips are nailed down by hand.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0008712F
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