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Myles F. Corcoran and his Team would like to share the best of what we've learned over the years about well constructed buildings and resolving construction disputes.

Please help us make this a “Construction Community” endeavor by sending us your feedback, comments, wisdom, and ideas for future issues. Call 831-476-4502 or email us at: mfcnews@mfcbuild.com.

What's New at MFC...

We are looking for Class-B Contractors with estimating skills who'd like to make a career change to come work at MFC!

We offer interesting work, job security, training, benefits and long-term career advancement. We pride ourselves on our integrity and consistently being able to answer the hardest construction questions. Come get paid to think about buildings!

Please spread the word of this opportunity to your network, and anyone you think might be interested.

Call Alli Livingston 831-476-4502 or email to allisonl@mfcbuild.com

Product Tip

We have recently been made aware of PowrFab, a company which produces stainless steel joist hangers and other metal connectors. While much more expensive than standard hangers, we believe these are great for oceanfront applications with salt and sea air exposures and low to the ground decks, where corrosion of standard hangers may be an issue.

Given the recent changes in Pressure Treated Wood, these hangers provide an assurance against corrosion. Compared to other, more labor intensive methods of isolating hangers, the increased cost of the material may result in eventual savings. For critical applications, the additional build cost would certainly be worth it, in our opinion. As a reference, standard Simpson galvanized ZMAX 2x6 joist hangers sell for about $.75. Simpson stainless heavy duty hangers (the only stainless hanger product made by Simpson) are $35.85 each, plus a $25.00 set up fee. The PowrFab stainless brackets sell for $9.25, excluding shipping.

For more information contact:
PowrFab www.powrfab.com (541) 265-4269
Or Simpson www.simpsonanchors.com (800) 999-5099

We’re Celebrating MFC’s'
18th Anniversary!

April 1, 1990 - April 1, 2008