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March 27, 2002

I'm building a porch that's only going to be 5 feet deep and I'm thinking that 2x8 joists should be adequate. Can anyone refer me to a source, or a…

March 27, 2002

For those of you that read or responded to the initial post.... Now that my builder has agreed to return the attic trusses with the 7' headroom, and get the…

March 27, 2002

Anyone ever install bifold doors so that all the doors fold to one side.  I have a situation in a hall laundry where bifolds seem the only option (generally I…

March 26, 2002

I'm pretty sure that I've read instructions on how to do a seam from two different companies. 1) Prime the overlapping surfaces 2) Apply the cement, let dry 3) Apply…

March 26, 2002

Hi. This is my first question on this forum.  I hope I am in the right forum. I am building a house using T1-11 for siding.  I would like to install…

March 26, 2002

Here's a fun one. I've got a farmer's ditch running through my property. At one time years ago there was an active headgate that diverted water into a holding area…

March 26, 2002

Howdee you all; I have two tire retaining walls about 90' long. One goes about 4' to about 16' high. The other a bit less. These walls lead down to…

March 26, 2002

The front porch on my 33-year old house is a concrete slab, 24' wide, 10' deep and 3" thick.  My front yard slopes down and away from the house, and…

March 26, 2002

Hi All, I have several questions that I hope you guys can help me with. I'm re-doing my upstairs bathroom, I have it gutted with only the old tile and…

March 26, 2002

Lets here about it?????????? It was recomened in another post as a water proof flooring . I know nothing of it except I noticed Lowes was holding classes on it.…