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April 26, 2002

I recently had a 6 bag mix new floor poured over my exhisting slab (My own house). This leveled the old slab (30+ yrs. old) and provided for new radiant…

April 26, 2002

What's the minimun thickness of a reinforced mud bed for floor tiles? I read in John Bridge's book that it was 3/4" but the average mud bed is more or…

April 26, 2002

I've got this artist friend who is building his own house. Mind you, he is a ceramicist and likes to do things his own way. No plans or anything...just building…

April 26, 2002

Hi folks - I'm new to trying this forum but am turning to you for some expert advice. I've read Fine Homebuilding for years as a homeowner who finds construction…

April 26, 2002

I'm looking for a clean way of laying ipe decking.  All opinions welcome handdrive, pneumatic, or hidden.    

April 26, 2002

I am preparing to put a deck on my house.  It is modest size, 20'x24', and one level.  I have built decks before, but I have never used the new…

April 25, 2002

I just pulled up the carpet to replace it with oak flooring and there is carpet underlayment that is chip board above the subfloor that is OSB. My question is:…

April 25, 2002

Anyone have any advice on the best approach for a skylight installation in a shower? We have a 4x5' master shower "room" that I'd like to add a venting skylight…

April 25, 2002

Hello all, I bought an old industrial building recently with "flat" roofs. Tar paper and slag. I would like to replace them with rubber, epdm. I am a carpenter not…

April 25, 2002

I have a client who wants me to deal with some misc. floor squeaking on the main level of house. Main floor is all carpeted with the exception of vinyl…