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self leveling delamination
May 3, 2002

Self leveling cement is delaminating off of concrete floor with old asbestos tile flooring adhesive on it, tiles are popping with the leveling cement attached mostly. There is some of…
unbelievable enduring caulk
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…
sagging bay
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…
Ice and water shield
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. …
Felt behind concrete board
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…
Sink cutout in solid-surface material
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.,…
Hanging a door in metal studs?
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…
BEST WAY TO BOND FLAGSTONE TO CHIMNEY?
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…
Concrete sealants
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.…
Concrete Flatwork
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…

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