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January 29, 2002

* I have read a few articles on composite decking but am now being asked to put in a bid for one in Southern California. I have no experience with…

January 29, 2002

* Just got a bunch of Hurd cladded windows to install in my do-it-yourself farmhouse. No drip edge or meaningful instructions were included. Can't find good reference about flashing. House…

January 29, 2002

* therma tru is a very nice door.We usse a lot of the metal ones in garages etc. but the fiberglass "wood look" I have not had good luck staining…

January 29, 2002

* For wood siding, which is installed horizontally on a vertical wall, and the wall intersects a sloping roof : what is the recommended clearance between the angle cut ends…

January 29, 2002

* I have been asked to design an outdoor winding staircase for a current residential construction project. The owner would like to use masonry if possible for the sidewalls and…

January 29, 2002

* I am having a large carport added to my house. The builder has installed vinyl siding on the west facing gable end. He did not use any building paper…

January 29, 2002

* I have a granite top on a 24x48" cab with a 36" cooktop insert. Well, I snapped the granite right in two at the two thinnest sections. Can I…

January 29, 2002

* Last week I asked about repairing a granite countertop that I snapped in two at the thinnest sections. One reply said to use a two-part epoxy resin followed by…

January 28, 2002

* I've got a nasty job to do. I need to remove a drop-ceiling that is fabricated from 4x8 sheets on a 2x4 frame that has loose-blown cells over it.…

January 28, 2002

* I recently installed a door in an addition which is 10 years old. The existing hardware is oil rubbed bronze, which has had 10 years to patina. Any ideas…