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January 19, 1999

* Let's discuss the practice of giving free estimates to prospective clients. A general contractor I once worked for said "there's no such thing (as a free estimate) I pay…

January 19, 1999

* I am going to be building a fairly large room add. onto my home come snow melt and I am trying to descide which a framing nailer to purchase,…

January 19, 1999

* We are drawing up plans for a 6 foot window seat. Am trying to find best dimensions for the height of a windowseat (without cushion) from floor and the…

January 19, 1999

* I am currently building a 3000 sq. ft home in North western New Jersey. I was planing on Geothermal heat for all year round use. My builders, contractor was…

January 19, 1999

* I have had problems in the past with the plastic gears getting chewed up on my Inca planer. Has anyone had a similar problem or a solution to the…

January 19, 1999

* I would like to hear from builders using MS Project 98 to track jobs.

January 19, 1999

* I am seeking information on all vinyl windows for new construction. I am comparing them to more traditional vinyl clad wood windows. I would like to hear from anyone…

January 19, 1999

* I am considering a pellet stove as the heat source for my under-construction log cabin. It is 1500 sq ft. Mainly weekend use, some nights will get down to…

January 18, 1999

* two questions regarding blocking with TJI floor joists: 1. Is blocking needed under a load bearing wall that rests mid-span without a bearing wall underneath? If so how is…

January 18, 1999

* It's ok for epdm to come into contact with the stabilized asphalt found in most types of roofing. What you need to avoid are plasticized asphalt products. That is…