Construction Techniques Archives - Page 2461 of 2487

Young legs for an Old Lady
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…
shotcrete
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…
Reinforcing living room floor
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…
RE-ROOFING OVER LAMINATED SHINGLES.
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.
Wood Floor in Kitchen
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…
Drywall Joints
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…
modified bitumin
February 15, 2002

* need information working with modified bitumin roofing ,particularly flashing roof vents.
installing prehung interior doors…H…
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…
Question for New England Builders
February 15, 2002

* Why do you strap the ceilings with 1x3 or 1x4's? Everytime I ask someone I get a different answer. I've not seen it done anywhere else in the country…
Curved Stairway
February 14, 2002

* Who has framed a curved stairway? It is not a freestanding, there will be a curved wall up to the stair, then open railing. Where can I find good…

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