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January 17, 1999

* What is Sturdi-Floor, who makes it and which is better to use as an underlayment to which a 3/4 inch hardwood floor will be nailed to, 3/4 inch sturdi-floor…

January 17, 1999

* I am wanting to stiffen existing plywood subfloor in anticipation of a tile or stone (on mortar bed) finish floor. is there any reason to favor adding more floor…

January 17, 1999

* I'm fixing to build a workshop, 800sf over two floors. Measures 31'x26'. A W12x35 steel beam, 26', will span (clear span) across the building, with appx 15' floor joists…

January 17, 1999

* Part of our business includes blowing cellulose into attics and through holes in existing walls. I would like to offer new homebuilders the service of blowing cellulose into wall…

January 17, 1999

* Recently I went to use Tapcon screws to anchor some hangers to a concrete wall. I used the 3/16" by 1.25" hex-head screws in concrete (the concrete is good…

January 17, 1999

* Our bath surround is made of this shiny simulated marble in beige. Someone must have cracked it when attempting to install a ceramic soap dish and create two crack…

January 17, 1999

* I've used many of their alum. clad units. They've got an excellent product. They are also available in a wide (3.5") brick mould option which is really nice. BTW,…

January 17, 1999

* What are my options in roofing material for a porch roof with a 2:12 pitch. Looked into standing seam aluminum and galv. steel- too expensive. A cheaper alternative is…

January 17, 1999

* Alan, I think it would be great experience for you. By studying for these exams, it will force you to deal with issues in the code that you probably…

January 17, 1999

* I am building a very air tight ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) house and would like to install a HRV. Will be heating with radiant floor heat so there will…