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April 22, 2002

I have a customer who would like to have a pergo floor installed over her deck. The deck is totally enclosed around the perimeter. The ceiling was never insulated and…

April 22, 2002

Any suggestions on how to build a round concrete table and benches for outdoor use?  Thinking about about 4 feet in diameter.

April 21, 2002

Background information: I've done a couple of whole-house re-wires, but have never done a detached garage. I understand the codes for in-house wiring. I've burried a Rigid PCV conduit between…

April 21, 2002

Hi,   I'm about to start a cedar shingling project.  Having removed the old siding on the house I am now faced with an entire house covered with tar paper/felt. …

April 21, 2002

I'm supposed to deck over a small back yard (20' X 18').  'Cause of privacy issues they want to stay low,  I'm concerned about ice build up, (montreal, canada).  The…

April 21, 2002

Mr. Lstiburek has written some thought provoking information on house construction.  Much of what I have read [in Builder's Guide to Cold Climates] deals with proper control of moisture in…

April 21, 2002

I need to finish my new screened porch.  Right now its outside walls are framed with cedar 2x4 top and bottom plates, and cedar 4x4 uprights on about 34" centers. …

April 21, 2002

Just picked up a deck job that will require no screws or nail showing on the deck boards.I"ve seen some advertising about hidden nailing, has anybody had any experiance with…

April 20, 2002

I have posted here once before and thank all youns for you input. A few more questions. First of all I have to furr out some existing walls, do I…

April 20, 2002

I think i know the answer to this, but i need alittle confirmation and support. In which direction should strip wood flooring be laid in a rectangular space?