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Skylight in 7′ x 6′ Bathroom
October 1, 2012

The client would like me to install a skylight in the bathroom. The original plan was to place a Panasonic Whisper fan/light unit in the center of the celing. But…
raising floor
October 1, 2012

I am converting a garage into a family room and using engineered floor joist but they have to come level with existing floor which is 24" above garage floor. My…
Descaling the Boiler
September 30, 2012

Last winter I asked if anyone had any ideas about how to get the calcium deposits our of a boiler heat exchanger. I inquired with Weil-McLain, and they said it…
Peel & stick membrane for windows – size recommendation
September 30, 2012

I am installing windows in a new addition. I would appreciate any advice regarding the width of peel & stick membrane to use on the sills. The construction is 2…
Concrete pad for 2 post lift.
September 30, 2012

I'm getting ready to have the cement poured for my barn. The shell is up. Size 40'x56'x12' I'll have #3 rebar 12" OC with 5" of cement and pex layed…
What were builders thinking in the 1930s? REF: Roof Framing
September 29, 2012

Being born in 81 and only working on homes built post 1965 I am lost in the 1938 brick colonial I am buying. Why would they frame the roof…
Support for a Loft-from Makesawdust
September 29, 2012

I'll give this a try. I can't post topics due to the spam problem, but I seem to be able to post replies. If I manage to include my message…
Undercutting Brick Hearth
September 29, 2012

I am installing a 3/4" oak hardwood floor and am going to be undercutting a brick fire place hearth for the flooring. I'm planning on renting jamb saw and using…
New paint peeling off primer when bumped
September 29, 2012

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Basketball Backboard
September 29, 2012

Planning to attach a bb backboard to the eave of a garage. 2x8 fir rafters (~4/12 slope) on 24" centers running perpendicular to backboard face. This will require two (1/4"x2" steel flat…

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