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July 7, 2002

I'm looking for some advice on how I should space the studs in a knee wall for my gambrel. Here's what I'd like to do. I intend to add 2…

July 7, 2002

I'm hoping to build some short (18" to 24") free-form concrete retaining walls. These walls will have many small radius curves in them so I don't think block would work.…

July 7, 2002

I am restoring an old house in New Orleans. The original long leaf pine floor in one room was in terribe condition and to my mind not repairable. I am…

July 7, 2002

How much insulation is enough. I am building a timber frame home with Sip's panel's. My customer is really concerned about sound between floors. The house has radaint heat so…

July 7, 2002

Need some help with the finer points of soldering copper pipe.  Specifically, what's the best way to get joints apart, assuming you plan to reuse the fittings.  Second, is there…

July 6, 2002

Hi guys. I'm Griff & I'm new to the boards. I have a client who added an addition to his house about 15 years ago (I didn't do this).  Top quality…

July 6, 2002

Ok, guys here's a chance to show what you got.  I've got to try and put skylights on a flat roof. the roof is a rubber membrane roof. The client…

July 6, 2002

This winter I built a 10x36 foot deck for a client, and the decking is 1x4 mahogony, with cedar railing and balusters. The deck has great southern exposure, and I…

July 6, 2002

I've got an acrylic tub to install that was ordered without flange. What's the best way to install that will assure no leaks? Do I need to add flange "after…

July 6, 2002

I'm building a new home in Northern Wisconsin.  I have insulated the ceiling with kraft faced batts.  The majority of the builders in this area also apply a plastic vapor…