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January 28, 2002

* what is the best flashing detail where a flat, roof meets the brick 3'-4' parapet wall? how high up the brick should the roofing material extend; leave the brick…

January 28, 2002

* Seems like a simple issue yet I don't think I've seen a post for it and its always baffled me. I know there has to be a simple answer…

January 28, 2002

* can anyone tell how much sub floor I need under 3/4 in. pine flooring. I have 1/2 in. plywood on 16 in. centered floor joist toped with 5/8 in.…

January 28, 2002

* While some posts suggest there are extensive discussions of joist bridging, I'm not having any luck locating them using SEARCH. So; 24x24 garage, 2x6 walls, 14" IJoists 16" on…

January 28, 2002

* Question:What is the best way to produce a hand-planed finish on S4S Douglass Fir beams already installed? I would appreciate it if the answer included strategies for getting into…

January 28, 2002

* here in the mountains of central arizona, we have many sub-freezing nights...can anyone tell me the best way to apply/use an insulated 'blanket', without screwing up the surface appearance…

January 28, 2002

* We are in the process of finishing a Victorian style house. Originally we had planned to do 1x4 clear fir trim on sides and 1x6 across the top of…

January 28, 2002

* Building a 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath house. Been considering the tankless hot water heaters (electric). Would appreciate anyone's thoughts and advice!!

January 27, 2002

* What grit do you guys use as a final before applying the finish? I'm at 100 now and its prety darn smooth. Should I go up to 150 or…

January 27, 2002

* My husband is trying to install a prehung door in new construction. After lining up the jamb with the wall, the top of the door is too tight at…