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Concrete Form Tubes
June 6, 2002

I am going to use "Quikrete" 8" concrete form tubes but am looking for guidance on how best to use them. I am builidng a small shed which is attached…
100 Year old windows- how to deal with?
June 5, 2002

We're working on a 100 year old house in the Kansas City Missouri area. The house has its original single hung windows with some nice muntins in the upper sashes.…
Pull down stairs
June 5, 2002

Presently have a pull down stair (9 ft ceiling) for an attic. Stair is off the shelf brand with handrails on both sides. Does anyone know where one can purchase…
Has anyone used Ipe wood on a deck
June 5, 2002

A friend wants to use Ipe wood ,( see FWW April 2002) from South America, on his deck . It is 1X6. Extremely hard and difficult to work with according…
Anyone doing ICF’s?
June 5, 2002

Before the board changed, we occasionally discussed ICF foundations. I'm building an ICF house now that has a few new challenges, since I'm stacking one on top of another, and…
“Weaving” Wall Shingles
June 4, 2002

In building an addition, I have a new shingle wall, as an extension and in the same plane as the existing wall. Is there a recommended method or specification describing…
Ply Trim
June 4, 2002

Does anyone have any experience using Ply Trim? It's a exterior grade primed plywood product used as a "lumber look alike" for exterior trim, fascias, etc. See website. http://www.marketor.com/plytrim.htm Thanks, Hisao…
Stove Microwave Vent Height
June 4, 2002

This is a simple question, is there a standard ergonomic height to install a microwave/stove vent unit above the cooking surface of a stove? the unit i am about to…
Hardi plank versus LP Ultra plank
June 4, 2002

I've seen lots of discussion here on the hardi plank composite siding but has anyone used the LP product called ultra plank? It has a cedar texture and is prefinished.…
Baseboard w metal studs
June 4, 2002

I have a timber-frame home with stress skin panels (not structural, the interior side is sheetrock). Internal (all non-load bearing) walls are constructed with metal studs. The finish carpenter installed…

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