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Patio Cover Ledger Board Placement
Hello-- First time posting. I need to install a patio cover, however the eves of my roof are too low to give me the height I require at the end (14 ft) of the patio cover. What are my options? I DO...
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convert brick to metal chimney below roof line
The roofers moved and broke the brick mortar joints below the roof line at least a couple feet. From the roof top the chimney is about 4 foot tall and the roofers probably did not realize the severity...
 
home addition without permits, selling home
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Why is a shower stall not premitted in the same room as a high efficincy furnace
I recently had a new high efficiency furnace installed in my basement in the same room as there was an existing shower stall. The installers insisted on cutting and capping off the lines to the...
 
does a gas main where the meter is outside have to be grounded
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need to put a shed directly behind house, how much air space should I have
I need to put a shed directly behind my house, it will be on a cement slab. How much air space do I need between the house & the shed ?. I am also concerned about getting whistling between the two.
 
can I wrap with tyvek and side over lead paint?
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Older house can't get gas turned on without upgrades
I turned off the gas to my 1968 ranch house while I traveled for awhile. When I called the gas company to turn it back on, the technician said he couldn't for two reason: 1. The gas pipe from my hot...
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Is it a requirement to have a solid core door opening into a furnace closet?
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how can i find out if my apartment is up to code in ohio?
i live on the third floor and there are no fire escapes, no screens in the windows, (i have small children ages 4, and 2) the water is really cloudy when it comes out of the faucet and the apartment...
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What size beam is needed for an outdoor gable patio cover with a 16 foot span? I plan to use 6x6 posts and do an open concept ceiling.
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what is the min size of a ADA aproved restroom door in a restaurant in New York State
what is the min size of a ADA approved restroom door in a restaurant in New York State
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If adding a new addition, will it require that my smoke and carbon monoxide detectors become hard wired throughout my house?
I live in Massachusetts, my existing house has battery smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. I'm considering adding a two car garage, with a room above and attaching to my house. If this is...
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