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March 31, 2002

I framed over the existing roof on a mobile home adding a one foot overhang and osb + felt +shingles also laid in 6 inch insulation over the existing metal roof…

March 31, 2002

First time poster and new to industry: I have a customer who wants a shallow cathedral ceiling on a porch. She does not want to see any truss members only…

March 31, 2002

Is it acceptable to lay dimensional lumber on the floor joists and then cover them with plywood and cement board for a subfloor tile base (2"). I think I can…

March 31, 2002

What's the best way to attach picture moulding to  75 year plaster? I'll be bidding this next week and want to have some idea of what I may be getting…

March 31, 2002

I am planning on putting up a 36x60 pole barn within the next few months and have seen a few different finished buildings and have some questions. I will be…

March 31, 2002

The attached photos are of the joists for the second floor of our new home.  It appears that the two joists on the end are in pretty poor condition, as…

March 31, 2002

Is this worth the effort? My deck is about 10 years old. It is struct. sound and looks good (no rot or mold) but the deck surface is press preated…

March 31, 2002

Hi guys, Is anyone here real familiar with metal stud construction ?? I wish to build a 8' x 10' free standing office space in the middle of my automotive…

March 31, 2002

I would like to here from a mainland carpenter and ask a few questions about cabinets.

March 30, 2002

How many professionals install 16' drywall on a regular basis? Is handling them worth it to save a few butt joints on residential work? How stable are they to move…