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copper vs aluminum?
August 28, 2002

I have often heard that aluminum wire is unsafe and copper is a better choice. Now IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m in the process of finishing a new power pole install and found my…
Bathroom shower wall tile
August 28, 2002

I have a brand new white tile bathroom shower. The white grout is staing a gray color. Some of the grout is cracking but I don't have any structural cracks. MY…
Fiberglass Cleanup
August 28, 2002

After you guys have the fiberglass insulating subs come in, do they clean up when they are done? Vaccuum or sweep? Do you worry about the fiberglass dust when they…
Putting some spring into your floor
August 28, 2002

Hey you flooring experts, I need some advice. I'm putting 3/4" plywood sleepers over a slab floor (with my Hilti and PL400) in order to install a bamboo floor over it. …
Glass Block Window
August 28, 2002

I am remodeling a Bathroom in Western PA, and another part time contractor is installing a glass block window. First the window has silicone in place of mortar in the…
Spec-Chem Roofing Coatings?
August 27, 2002

Is anyone familiar with the roofing products from Specification Chemicals? I came across them looking for info on their Nu-Wal plaster repair products and am interested... I have a detached…
Beadboard installation
August 27, 2002

Hi all ! Kind of a silly question, I'm sure, to many of you.. Anyway, I'm about to install 5/8 inch thick MDF beadboard panels in my bathroom. Couple of…
Granite support
August 27, 2002

I"m redoing a kitchen that will have a pennusula with garanite counter tops. There is to be a 42" high bar top (also granit)on the the back side. The customer…
Retrofitting vinyl windows
August 27, 2002

I'm new to the group and also a new builder and need some information. I'm lacking in experience so thought i'd throw this out there. I'm working on a vintage…
Best Way to Insulate a Block Foundation
August 27, 2002

I am going to build a small one story addition to my home. My plans include a block foundation, with a crawl space. The addition is only about 100 sq.…

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