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February 3, 2002

* Should there be an air space between an exterior stone facade (4-5" fieldstone granite) and a 2x6 stud wall? Additionally, any opinion on felt versus housewrap in this situation.

February 3, 2002

* Need to bend 1.25" x 5.5" ogee chair rail on the inside radius 2' of stairs. Figure the only way is to steam bend. Any suggestions? Job will be…

February 3, 2002

* Anyone out there install a 90 degree bay without framing to the ground recently...I have a project that is calling for this, but everyone (read supplier) is losing sleep…

February 3, 2002

* What is the best way to attach drywall to a brick patterned poured concrete wall where there isn't room because of a stairway for furring strips. I am afraid…

February 3, 2002

* I have a metal gambrel roof building. I want to put a 9' x3' window in the side wall. I can probably hack something together to get it in…

February 3, 2002

* My wife and I were inspired by Sarah Susankah's June 2000 article on the effect of ceiling height on interior space. We have a small 1951 tract home that…

February 3, 2002

* I've run across a cool old barn that has seen better days. I want to approach the owner about taking it off his hands. I'd like to dismantle it…

February 3, 2002

* with a standard 1/16" grout line? not my idea, my customer's insistance....

February 3, 2002

* Friend is trying to find garage doors that meet 3 criteria: have good insulation, are affordable, and fit the opening tight. Mostly the latter. Not as concerned with appearance.…

February 2, 2002

* I have a client who wants to build a connection between his house and garage. I assume that the addition will need footings, that the house has footings and…