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February 24, 1999

* Bill, I prefer 5/8" CDX plywood with ply clips nailed at 8" centers in the field and 4" centers at edges for most roof decks. I've had no problems…

February 24, 1999

* What might be a good estimate of drywall labor for hanging and taping? Is it based on sq. ft. of the drywall? Thanks.

February 24, 1999

* Hi Pete I've done this both ways, and you are right, gravel will not carry water away from the post that it surrounds. However, as the ground dries out,…

February 24, 1999

* We are building stairs using the off cuts (rounded parts of the tree after it has been sawn into boards and beams) of red and white oak and black…

February 24, 1999

* I am in the process of planning a bridge that will span 40' over a river. Concrete foundations are called for on both sides sides of the river. This…

February 24, 1999

* I'm thinking of using a sprayer to paint my "mashed potato" stucco house. First i'm going to power wash to remove all the flaking paint. Someone at the paint…

February 24, 1999

* I like the look of decking secured with DECKMASTERS with the screws inserted from the bottom. That is a lot of screws for a 288 sq. ft. deck w/…

February 24, 1999

* We have a 30 year old brick veneer house sitting on a 12 inch concrete block basement wall. Between the fourth and fifth block from the top, the mortar…

February 24, 1999

* Heres a question: Im pouring a slab in my basement, do I put poly down under the gravel then concrete or gravel-poly-concrete or do I need the gravel at…

February 24, 1999

* Need help. Any suggestions on eliminating the smoke smell from fire damaged framing? I am replacing the severly damaged studs but need someway to encapsulate the smell on the…