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July 14, 2002

Hi all, I'm hoping that my knowledgeable colleagues from across the country can advise me on the best method for creating a curved substrate for tile. To make it simple…

July 14, 2002

We have a hip roof with 2' wide soffits. The soffits are clad in 1/4" plywood. Not wanting to use a heavy corded sidewinder to slice open a continuous soffit…

July 14, 2002

What we have here is a three story condo/apartment.  Fairly well built, concrete floors with radiant heating. Originally, vinyl sheet flooring. My job:  Ceramic tile (app 12x12) in the two…

July 14, 2002

I am looking for an article (or info) on creating patterns with wood shingles. This is for siding but I am sure the techinique is similar for a roof. I…

July 14, 2002

Any bricklayers out there? I'm planning on doing the brick on the lower 3' of our service station (The Stenersen Sisters Service Station), but have a question about the fact…

July 14, 2002

I am adding to the house using an exiting concrete block foundation from a porch.  I ripped out the concrete slab and removed the fill so I would have a…

July 14, 2002

Hello all,   I'm looking at a window and siding job,  the siding is to be fiber cement.  I've no experience with this material, so any input on cutting and…

July 14, 2002

Concrete Counter Finally going to do one, mine.  Always wanted to try it.  FHB 146 article helped.  I also want to do a backsplash.  Do you think I can go…

July 13, 2002

Having been a distributor for a Canadian Pre-fabficated wall company for about 12 years I had the opportunity to be involved in a 24,000 foot church where the members supplied…

July 13, 2002

Can anyone tell me how to brace trusses. I have a gable roof. With a small attic space. Some one told me to put x braces every 20 feet along the…