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January 27, 2002

* I have a deck that is built level with the house floor. The rain runs in the house under the door. I have caulked and sealed the door but…

January 27, 2002

* About six months ago I painted my pressure treated Southern yellow pine handrails and balusters with one coat of zinnsers oil based primer, then two coats of sherwin williams…

January 27, 2002

* Need some direction in building a sound resistant wall using 2 x 4. Local Lumber doesn't have sound strips and the best suggestion is r11 insulation--which I know doesn't…

January 26, 2002

* I plan to install an island sink which will require a loop vent. Asking experts at home centers results in vague recollections of how to run this plumbing. I…

January 26, 2002

* I am contemplating a freestanding deck on my new home. It will probably be 16'x30', and about 8'-9' off the ground. My builder typically makes all their decks freestanding,…

January 26, 2002

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January 26, 2002

* How low can you go with basic three-tab shingles? And with roll roofing? I have a friend with a covered-enclosed patio, and they are getting water dripping from the…

January 26, 2002

* I have some posts and beams that I'd like to wrap in VG fir, as they're fingerjointed laminated beams right now (and have some exposed connectors). It would be…

January 26, 2002

* My buddy and I are fabricating and installing 18" X 18" SS floor tiles in an apartment here in NYC. We are installing over a plywood subfloor with a…

January 26, 2002

* Does anyone have any experience with Kahrs flooring? It is a laminated wood floor with a hardwood wear surface. The job I am looking at it for would be…