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January 23, 2002

* Has anyone had any experience with EPDM as a shower pan liner, or at least heard of any reasons good or bad why it should/should not be used? Robin

January 23, 2002

* hi gang...i'm looking to make a shower stall by gluing galvanized sheetmetal to greenboard. i need some adhesive suggestions; any thoughts? thanks mark s

January 22, 2002

* I am thinking of troweling a thin coat of plaster over regular drywall in my shop. I was going to staple mesh tape over the seams and possibly adding…

January 22, 2002

* Have started remodeling the first floor of c.1825 federal-style brick home we just purchased. Found that on one of the main beams in the home (beam size is 8"x8",…

January 22, 2002

* What type of sealer is used on a slate kitchen countertop? The countertop is made of several pieces of slate that will be grouted. Thanks for your help!

January 22, 2002

* I do a fair amount of asphalt shingle roofing, but I have never installed a copper valley before. I have a customer who wants 4 installed, they range in…

January 21, 2002

* I am currently designing a house to be built in Northwestern CT. I have seen in old architecture magazines (1920-1925) homes where the walls were made out of formed…

January 21, 2002

* I know that to fasten down tonge and groove decking with nails the nailing schedule is 8D 6"oc outside edge, 8"oc joints and 12"oc field. What about with #8…

January 21, 2002

* What are the best woods for exterior guard rails and handrails. I want to stay away from mahogany and Brazilian cherry because of the high cost. It always hurts…

January 20, 2002

* We're talking glues....and outside uses...