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August 8, 2002

I am applying 2' x 8' x 1 1/2" styrofoam panels to the exterior of a concrete foundation wall. Supplier is sending out PL adhesive for this. I am concerned…

August 8, 2002

Any opinions on Miratec trim (or any thing else) to replace 1x exterior trim? Live on the mid- Atlantic coast, will be painted with Behr prem.-plus. How rigid is it…

August 8, 2002

I asked a simple question at work yesterday and nearly started a brawl.  So what do you guys say?  What should go on the roof first - style d dripedge,…

August 7, 2002

I'm building ashop for myself. And i'm getting close to start thinking about siding. I was originally going to go with wood siding. But the boss (my wife) said if I…

August 7, 2002

Ok its my turn to ask. I'm an electrician (used to work as a carpenter though) and need to frame in a load bearing wall in my basement.  2x4, 16"…

August 7, 2002

Last monday I started a fixout on a new house for a new boss. On Monday night my boss tells me that the owner wants me to hang all the…

August 7, 2002

Quick question - my mother in law is having new siding put on the house. Now, i am not a contractor/builder, but having helped my dad renovate our houses, I…

August 7, 2002

It seems as though everyone is skipping my earlier post. So I will try again. I was recently asked to install a oak floor in a house. Since I have…

August 7, 2002

Hey folks! I was wondering if you guys could settle a bit of a debate.  Do you finish wood before it goes up or in place?   MY buddy says…

August 7, 2002

I have some slate work to do and am concerned about grout, specifically about cleaning up after I grout the stone. What is a suggested release agent to ensure that…