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February 16, 2002

* I'm having my house re roofed. The main roof is shingle 5/12 pitch that has a flat roof connected on the north side. The flat roof has a modified…

February 15, 2002

* which would be best? shingles or clapboards? what's the best way to install them (humid climate, 30 inches of rain). ever heard anything about SIBERIAN LARCH as a clapboard…

February 15, 2002

* I have a 110 year old Victorian - 3 stories, 5,000 sq. ft. - in Boston and I would like to replace some of the original brick support columns…

February 15, 2002

* I have been reading Malcom Wells on earth-sheltered housing. I'm interested in building at least partially into a hillside with lots of south facing glass. I like the idea…

February 15, 2002

* I am finishing a basement room beneath my living room and I want to reinforce a bouncy floor. This 90-year old floor has 2x6 joists on 24" centers, 2…

February 15, 2002

* Are there any cautions or suggestions out there regarding roofing over an existing layer of "architectural" laminated shingles? Any feedback would be appreciated.

February 15, 2002

* My wife wants a wood floor in the kitchen. Presently we have a peel and stick tile floor (lasted 11 years) that is in need of an upgrade. I…

February 15, 2002

* I have heard of drywall installation on ceilings where the butt-end joints are located between joists. The joints are backed up by a canted piece of plywood which forces…

February 15, 2002

* need information working with modified bitumin roofing ,particularly flashing roof vents.

February 15, 2002

* After placing a prehung flat jamb door in the rough opening of new construction and checking for plumb and level, the door and hits at the top and not…