Construction Techniques Archives - Page 2404 of 2487

Making a cut
May 14, 2002

I need to make a 1/4" wide by 4" deep cut in existing framing, actually in framing around a window casing. Any suggestions on a tool that can make such…
Need more help with pole barn footings
May 14, 2002

I am stumped at what to do! As I stated in my other post, I hit water while digging footing holes for a polebarn. Digging down 4' would end up…
Kitchen Demo
May 14, 2002

Hi guys, Need some advice. We'll be demo'ing our kitchen in about a month to make way for something a little more user friendly. I'm debating about buying a Delta…
Metal Stud Framing
May 14, 2002

I'm a residential carpenter with a chance to work with metal studs. During my apprenticeship,I learned a little but it has been a while. My question is what are the…
Stair treads
May 13, 2002

Greetings, What is the proper technique to terminate the end grain on stair treads? I have been told several ways including, make returns and glue on, cut end square and…
Installing Maple Butcher Block Counter
May 13, 2002

I am looking for help on installing hardrock maple butcher block countertops. Never done it before. Am looking for: the best ways to join pieces where they butt together & does it…
exposed aggregate
May 13, 2002

How long, after trowling, do I spray on the moleasses? How long ,after spraying, do I wash it off? What is the ratio of moleasses to water in the spray? …
aluminum flashing with pressure treated
May 13, 2002

I understand that using aluminum flashing next to or attached to pressure treated lumber will not be allowed under the new building codes. I am wondering what the problem was.…
Fixing concrete drive screw up, help.
May 13, 2002

I'm a new poster, been reading FHB for about a year. I'm a painter, not a builder, hence my dilemma. Just closed on a house a couple months ago, and…
Sheetrock placed vertical?
May 13, 2002

How come in commercial construction, sheetrock is placed vertical and in home construction, sheetrock is placed horizontal? I can see how placing the sheetrock vertically would be easier to tape,…

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