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October 16, 2011

Existing patio is circa 1952; it is about 200 sq ft. I want to double it which means either I remove the existing patio and put all the pavers on…

October 15, 2011

Any advice on which product to use and installation issues for installing man made shingle panels on a pushed out, remodeled wall? Want to match a reveal line on adjacent…

October 14, 2011

I tried searching but didnt manage to locate something similar to this - although there are many many posts to weed through.

October 14, 2011

I'm assuming that since the zip system doesn't require an exterior wrap and that the head of the fasteners/nails will be directly exposed within the drainage plane of the wall…

October 13, 2011

Hello Everyone,

October 12, 2011

I have used battens in the past for rain screen wall under cedar siding. Any thoughts on the plastic mesh type rainscreen that can be installed? Brands to use vs…

October 12, 2011

I am about to install a 5 1/4" base molding over an uneven hardwood floor in an early 1900's house.  I would like to scribe to the floor rather than…

October 11, 2011

I am going to be framing using  16" deep floor trusses.  Any thoughts on options for Rim Material?

October 10, 2011

I have 20 year old prefab home. Main floor was produced in two halves and assembled on site. It is sitting on columns in basement and the two halves are…

October 10, 2011

I have been approached to dig out and turn a crawl space into a full basement.  The lower floor currently has an office and washroom (approx 200 sqft).  The sfr…