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Shop floor over ‘crete
May 18, 2002

I have finally decided that I can't take my concrete shop floor anymore. Since I'm in the hardwood floor business, a hardwood floor is a natural fit. I also wanted…
More Bricks?
May 18, 2002

Hi Everyone: My question is as follows: A friend of mine lives in Florida in a Ranch style house. House is basically all brick built on a slab. He has…
Proper Fypon installations
May 18, 2002

I have a new home under construction for a customer that requires numerous Fypon window head treatments, both straight and arched. This particular house is getting {shudder} vinyl siding. I…
Foundation for small addition
May 18, 2002

I'm looking at a 10x12 addition to a master bedroom for a new bath, turning the smaller existing bath into a closet. I want the floors to be level. The…
Building a storm door
May 18, 2002

I will be building four storm/screen doors. Cost is not a concern, quality is. Any advise is much appreciated. 36" x 81", 1 1/8" thick. Mortise type lockset (1 1/2"…
Synthetic lumber for light framing?
May 17, 2002

We're going to enclose a breezeway between our house and garage. It already has roof above and concrete floor, so it's just a case of putting walls of windows and…
Wiring Questions
May 17, 2002

I need to help wire a larger garage area 28x36. This is for a relative, one of those jobs that you sink in like quicksand, just trying to help. Some runs will…
Installing a joist to an existing floor
May 17, 2002

My 2 story 20 year old house has a major sagging area where a 10' long load bearing wall on the first floor has been sitting on nothing but the…
residing
May 17, 2002

Was hoping someone had some experience with residing a few sides of a house with vinyl while leaving the rest aluminum. Whats the best way to deal with the corners.…
playhouse/tower construction method
May 17, 2002

Thinking of building a miniature church with steeple for grandkids playhouse. 10 by 10 ft ground floor, about 25 ft. high, 5X5 ft tower with spiral stairs. Was thinking of building most…

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