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March 4, 1999

* Jack I've been working with framing grade lumber for over 30 years and I swear it wasn't this bad back even 20 years ago, it makes me wonder if…

March 4, 1999

* Hi Barry - I wouldn't worry too too much about voiding the warranty on the paper by adding extra adhesive-you'll only be using the adhesive on the strip immediately…

March 4, 1999

* I can't understand why I see post after post assuming sheathing is even needed. If its racking and shear strength you want, use cross bracing that is attached to…

March 4, 1999

* We have a mix of galvanized & copper pipe; I've planned to replace the galvanized fragments, which are soldered to the newer copper without benefit of dielectric unions (fortunately…

March 4, 1999

* Sorry if this an old topic but I need to know about this saw. If anyone has it can you compare it to a full size contractor saw. I…

March 4, 1999

* For the first time in 12 years I have to have hardwood frooring installed over both 3/4" plywood and an ajoining concrete floor without radiant heat. Since the project…

March 4, 1999

* I have a house built in the early '70s, and the wood panel siding is falling apart and needs to be replaced. I figured that while I had the…

March 4, 1999

* Here in Texas my suppliers tell me they are having to wait longer for delivery and pay more for fiberglass batt insulation and for sheetrock. The same thing happened…

March 4, 1999

* I was wondering which is better to use both cost wise and workability, concrete walls or wood studs? How is sheetrock put into a house with concrete walls? I…

March 3, 1999

* I have a warped wood exterior stile and rail door. It is a single panel door, the single panel being a full length window. The latch side of the…