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August 6, 2002

if a load-bearing post is placed over a header, how far along the header can it be cantilevered from the nearest post supporting the header? an FHB issue a couple…

August 6, 2002

My roof rafters run from the ridge to the beam on the front porch, 7 pitch.  The porch is 10 feet wide. I assume I should put my water sheild…

August 6, 2002

I'm interested in ICF's.   What's the best method to waterproof them below grade?  I have literature from several vendors and all seem to refer to some magic sheet applied membrane…

August 6, 2002

I have a slight problem. I have a slab foundation and I have all my interior walls laid out. Where I was going to put a door I have changed my mind.…

August 6, 2002

Anyone have any experience with skimming sheetrock? I was planning to use 5/8" with the normal tape / plaster / sanding, but my drywaller wants to use 1/2" and skip…

August 6, 2002

I have a log home in the Colorado mounains. Time and UV have made refinishing necessary esp. on the south facing walls with some fading and greying visible.  I used Shashco…

August 6, 2002

We are looking at a small addition and remodel of our house.  My questions concern the windows and patio door.  We have used Pella in the past on another house but…

August 6, 2002

What would you recommend to fill/level underlayment seams with vinyl goig on top

August 5, 2002

I've got an addition going on my Cape Cod style house - basically 'out-and-up' - expanding a first floor room and adding a second floor room above the first floor…

August 5, 2002

Adding a drop ceiling with an oval opening and cove lighting trough. What's the best way to frame it? Has anybody tried cFlex and metal framing. Thanks, Conlab.