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February 28, 1999

* I am about to start new construction in midwest and given all the discussion about insect problems with insulating under concrete slab what should one do?

February 28, 1999

* I am planning to side a new house with white cedar shingles. What is best to use between the shingles and the sheathing housewrap or felt paper. Also, should…

February 28, 1999

* As a GC we all see alot in a day. From time to time things happen that scare the heck out of you and later make you laugh or…

February 28, 1999

* I've recently moved to Nashville. I'm a carpenter, my girlfriend is a painter. She was told by a G.C. here that "All the painters in the south use Porter…

February 27, 1999

* Does anyone have any advice, caveats, etc. about wood foundations? TIA Davi

February 27, 1999

* i have a 12 by 20 patio when we got this house it was a crack up raise in places we want to level it.Not remove it if all…

February 27, 1999

* I am designing a three sided wrap around porch and would like to use round columns. On 2 sides of the house the client wants screen porches. If I…

February 27, 1999

* Rob, I've not seen hole saws beyond 6", and wouldn't recommend one anyway. I find hole saws, particularly larger ones, frustratingly slow cutting and prone to burn the workpiece.…

February 27, 1999

* Can anyone recommend a manufacterer of sectional garage doors with vertical wood siding? I have found several vintage garage door manufacturers that want $3K-5K for a custom designed door.…

February 27, 1999

* I want to give myself more basement headroom by raising my house off the foundation wall. I'm concerned about pressure from the exterior when I build up the foundation…