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moisture content of the wood?
June 10, 2002

I will be building a home for a costomer who wants wide pine flooring throughout the house. The heating system will be radiant forced hot water, which will be placed…
How to do DrywallCeiling in TimberFrame
June 10, 2002

In a timber frame house, the ideal way to build the second floor structure is in the reverse order of standard construction. First, put the drywall on top of the…
ICF-type Floor System
June 10, 2002

Anyone have experience with Insul-Deck ( http://www.insul-deck.org/product.htm )? Someone is pressing for its use on a commercial job I have under design and I haven't used it, so I'm checking…
foundation choices
June 9, 2002

I am considering using pilings as my foundation in order to save money but, what are the energy concerns of this choise? I live in the north Ga area. Also,…
marble
June 9, 2002

I'm trying to install marble tile on a countertop. Anyone else do this? Am I stupid to try?
sheething over exsting roof shingles
June 9, 2002

I am a framing carpenter of all about 3 years, so my expierence is limited to being able to read a tape measure, but barely. My question is this:…
NEED HELP INSTALLING PINE SIDING
June 9, 2002

I AM PLANNING TO INSTALL 7 1/4" PINE CLAPBOARD SIDING ON A BEACH COTTAGE.THE SIDING IS APPX. 15 YEARS OLD BUT HAS BEEN KEPT IN A BUILDING IN THE DRY.…
Shimming the sill plate
June 8, 2002

After shooting the foundation last night I unfortunately found it was out 3/4 at it's worst. The worst I'd ever fixed and framed on was 1", it's great that my…
replacing a porch column
June 8, 2002

I am going to replace a rotting column on my small porch. I am going to use a 4x4 post mounted on a simpsom adjustable post base. The 4x4 will…
staining and finishing floors
June 8, 2002

I have a pine floor that I have installed and need to get it finished, however the moisture content is sitting at 12%. Should I wait until it falls to…

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