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May 3, 2002

A 4x8 sheet of a cement backing board covered with a mortar compound used to embed the covering of white quartz marble chips screwed into brick back sometime in 60s…

May 3, 2002

I am working on an addition with plans supplied by the owner. The plans called for a two story walk out bay window. Because of an additional 6" bump out…

May 3, 2002

I need a new roof on my 1962 vintage home.  One bidder says they will install 3' of Grace ice and water shield around the lower edge of the roof. …

May 3, 2002

I donno...seems kinda over kill.to use felt behind concrete board as is specified. I do it  most of the time but sems kinda stupid to me. If the water gets…

May 3, 2002

What is the best method to match the sink profile when cutting the hole in the counter surface? I have read the 'Making a Solid-Surface Counter' article in FHB#84 pg.40.,…

May 2, 2002

What do you do when you hang a pre hung 4 1/2"  door in a wall with 3 5/8" metal studs and drywall both sides?  The wall ends up being wider  than…

May 2, 2002

  I want to face a fireplace chimney with quartzite flagstone.  What is the best way to bond the stone  (1" thick) to the chimney box?  The box is made…

May 2, 2002

Is there a way to seal a foundation against water intrusion? We discovered Zypex and it sounds great but haven't heard anything from anyone who has seen long term effects.…

May 2, 2002

This is my first time I have used this forum so I don't know what to expect or how it works.  I am looking for some advise from someone with…

May 2, 2002

I want to rebuild the deck in back of my brownstone.  In addition to a deck on the roof of the one-storey extension, there is a small deck adjacent to…