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Installing veneer stone
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…
Maintenance for Exposed Beams
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…
Dear Fred
February 17, 1999

* Here we go again. . . . Sorry Marco, I just couldn't resist.
Should Lumber Yards offer Design Serv…
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…
SISTERING JOISTS WITH SCREWS?
February 17, 1999

* Although screws don't have as much shear strength as a nail, it sounds like the application called for a method that would perhaps limit damage to a ceiling below.…
ICF’s
February 17, 1999

* I'm looking for peoples experinces with insulating concrete forms. These would good or bad experinces, anything that would shed light on this type of construction whether it be from…
Genisis Exterior Wall
February 17, 1999

* I am looking for information on the genisis exterior wall . It consists of wall studs made from 3 inch pvc pipe reinenforced with concrete and steel bar. stud…
Flexible & Hollow Drill Bits- Whe…
February 17, 1999

* I've seen security system and communications systems installers using long drill bits that flex and that are hollow. They allow wires to be fed through them from the drill…
Change Orders
February 17, 1999

* Just wondering how other people deal with the inevitable change orders. A lot of changes seem to happen on the fly, and despite our "policy" of written change orders…
Creosote Log Homes
February 17, 1999

* I'm looking at a log home that was built 32 years ago using creosote logs. I plan to seal the inside frame and drywall over all interior surfaces. My…

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