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February 17, 1999

* The customers keep coming, the cash is flowing, but my back is breaking. I can't find a decent lead guy and I don't want the job anymore. It's the…

February 17, 1999

* I'd like to see some discussion on square foot building costs for houses. For example what is included in 'hard costs'. Also when I see a figure such as…

February 17, 1999

* Could any of you forum users tell me what is the preferred or best method for coating the sides of a flat slab after the forms are removed. Do…

February 17, 1999

* I've heard this a thousand times, but I can look at a commercial slab (like in a Home Depot) and not see any. What is done differently and why…

February 17, 1999

* I have heard it both ways: (a) butt the wood siding tight to your exterior window casing or next board to be installed or, (b) leave a small gap…

February 17, 1999

* A client wants to install radiant heat over existing slab. PEX tubing is 5/8". Our selected stone material...is also 5/8" and my max thickness allowable is 1 1/2 "…

February 17, 1999

* I'm adding "veneer" stone to the house I am building, and would like any advice on what mixture of portland, type "s"or whatever type of martar to use for…

February 17, 1999

* I am a homeowner with two exposed doug fir beams that jut out of the house a couple feet. The beams are a major pain in the ass, and…

February 17, 1999

* Here we go again. . . . Sorry Marco, I just couldn't resist.

February 17, 1999

* If lumber yards and building material retailers were to commence offering home design services to builders and consumers, how would the stock plan industry supply the retailer? As publishers…