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July 3, 2002

Has anyone tried the James Hardie products. I was thinking about using the stucco siding. I wonder if it is cheaper then to stucco. Is it easy to install? Thanks…

July 3, 2002

I am in the process of remodeling my home. and as part of the job I am converting an existing covered porch into living space.  The space is approx 8'x21',…

July 3, 2002

I am finishing up a "shed remodel" . Yes you heard right. The pitch on the existing shed was less than 1-in-12. Consequently it leaked and rotted. I pulled the…

July 3, 2002

Hey guys and gals; anybody have experience with the plastic type entry trim. Client wants us to take down all the wood around her entry and replace it with something…

July 3, 2002

Hi there, I would like to add cove ceilings to my living room, all the other rooms already have it exsisting. The house is 1915 with the ceilings lowered (…

July 2, 2002

I am in a wheelchair and we are planning on remodeling the bathroom. Part of the remodel is a roll in shower with no curb. The contractor that we are…

July 2, 2002

I know rain can't be a good thing for construction before the roof is sheethed. Subflooring swells, nails rust, etc. Ideally, the roof deck goes on ASAP, but that's not…

July 2, 2002

Building a patio cover, 14 ft projection and 28 ft wide, column at each corner and one in the middle.  Shingles over plywood over rafters at 24".  Went to my…

July 1, 2002

Anyone have experience with round skylights? Someone I know had a 4' round on order from a company that just shut its doors and she's looking for an alternate manuf.…

July 1, 2002

Is anyone out there aware of a spring assisted access panel. I am renovating a commercial office space and need an easily opened and closed panel to access the basement…