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New shingles next to existing
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…
Fasteners For ipe Decking??
April 26, 2002

I'm looking for a clean way of laying ipe decking. All opinions welcome handdrive, pneumatic, or hidden.
Composite Deck Recommendations
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…
hardwood floor installation
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:…
Skylight well in shower
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…
Rubber Roofing For Idiots!?
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…
Floor Squeaks
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…
tilesetters I need help Detailed cuts
April 25, 2002

Hey guys here's the situation. Backsplash with 3x6 inch tiles with leaf shaped tiles set randomly in pattern. Some of the leaves will intersect four tiles. Is there a way…
Shower tile bond failure
April 25, 2002

Help! I've got a master shower with a synthetic marble pan and 3"x6" brick-laid white tile on the walls. Despite my instructions to run substrate over the face of the…
solid plank flooring. Nail? Glue?
April 25, 2002

I bought a couple thousand feet of 3-4", 3/4" maple and ash flooring from a small local mill. The tongue and groove fit seems a little sloppy ( almost a…

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