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December 27, 1998

* Bear, I ran mine through as close as possible to the ridge as to have the roof flange go under the ridge cap and avoid any leak or maintenance…

December 27, 1998

* A brick patio floor has sunk and pulled away from the adjacent wooden mud-sill. It has subsided about 1/2" and is a hazard that is going to get worse.…

December 27, 1998

* That's a toughy Bill. I had a custom lumber-rack built that has a toolbox built in. The front 4' portion behind the cab has a diamond-plate floor flush with…

December 27, 1998

* During a recent remodel in my home I came across recessed cans not approved for contact with insulation and struggled to keep the blown-in insulation from covering them. Is…

December 27, 1998

* I realize this is not directly related to Fine Home Building, ---- but this hurts. I am a weekend doityourselfer. My fingertips are cracking and splitting all the time.…

December 26, 1998

* I HAVE A POST BEAM STYLE HOME BUILT ABOVE A ROCK OUT CROPPING. THERE IS NO BASEMENT. THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOORS ARE SHEATHED WITH 1/2 PLYWOOD AND INSULATED…

December 26, 1998

* I am considering installing a geothermal heatpump system in my new home. I plan on using the ground loop system buried in the ground. Hopefully I will also be…

December 26, 1998

* Putting aside all arguments that disfavor vinyl siding, I'd like to know which brands are the best. More specifically, which brands stand up better with time in regard to…

December 26, 1998

* I am looking into buying a .62 acre lot that is quite sloped and I am trying to find as much info as I can relating to hillside construction.…

December 26, 1998

* I recently installed a roof mount attic fan for a customer, Nutone model RF68H. It seems to be a good unit, and it works well. The problem is, it's…