General Discussion Archives - Page 6080 of 6167

plywood/osb on roofs your thoughts
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…
Drywall labor prices?
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.
Deck post setting
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,…
stairs made of tree off cuts
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…
Bridging a River
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…
paint on stucco
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…
Bronze nails in a TREX deck
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/…
Basement wall caving in
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…
Poly…anna?
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…
Fire Damage
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…

Page 6080 of 6167 Previous

Fine Home Building

Newsletter Sign-up

Follow

Fine Homebuilding

Dig into cutting-edge approaches and decades of proven solutions with total access to our experts and tradespeople.
Start Free Trial Now
- Facebook
- Instagram
- X
- LinkedIn
GBA Prime

Get instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field.
Start Free Trial Now
- Facebook
- YouTube
Old House Journal

Learn how to restore, repair, update, and decorate your home.
Subscribe Now
- Facebook
- Instagram
- X

Fine Homebuilding

Dig into cutting-edge approaches and decades of proven solutions with total access to our experts and tradespeople.
Start Free Trial Now
- Facebook
- Instagram
- X
- LinkedIn
GBA Prime

Get instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field.
Start Free Trial Now
- Facebook
- YouTube
Old House Journal

Learn how to restore, repair, update, and decorate your home.
Subscribe Now
- Facebook
- Instagram
- X

Fine Homebuilding receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.

General Discussion Archives - Page 6080 of 6167

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Fine Home Building

Newsletter Sign-up

We hope you’ve enjoyed your free articles. To keep reading, become a member today.

General Discussion Archives - Page 6080 of 6167

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Fine Home Building

Newsletter Sign-up

Fine Homebuilding

Green Building Advisor

Old House Journal

Follow

Fine Homebuilding

GBA Prime

Old House Journal

Membership & Magazine

We hope you’ve enjoyed your free articles. To keep reading, become a member today.