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concrete block house and ceilings/floors
Hi all, I have very little knowledge about house construction methods, so please forgive me if my questions are 'simple' or obvious. I've tried to google some of this stuff, but the lack...
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cracked cement slab under carpet ?
Hello, Just bought a home down in Florida. Under the carpet the floor is cement. Taking out the carpets noticed that there was a crack down the middle of the cement slab. Does this sign of any...
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Quality of P-Trap steel manufactured in the 60's
If a building was built in the 60's is it probable that the quality of steel is a higher grade than the steel that's available today? Do qualities of steele fluctuate? Why?
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Building Codes
Anyone know where I could get a complete file of all the Los Angeles building codes? Does anyone know of a link that gives an introduction/ overview of the city codes? Also, any good links for an...
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Need a California Contractor to tell me if this is right
Talked to a guy the other day that was telling me that his wife and him were trying to get a bank loan to build a house. The bank told him if he was a California lic. contractor, didn't matter...
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Remove ceiling/joists in room to have cathedral ceilings ?
(Sorry for the crosspost, I didn't know this group existed.) I have a room that was added on to the back of my house. It's about 18 x 28 (feet) - a big whopping room. The outside of the room...
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Modern oak plank removal (correct jpgs links)
I took up some 1.5" mid-60s oak plank flooring for re-use. The nails are slightly edge-serrated, fairly soft and most remain in the tongue fully set with the business end having a slow bend. The heads...
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Modern oak plank nail removal
I took up some 1.5" mid-60s oak plank flooring for re-use. The nails are slightly edge-serrated, fairly soft and most remain in the tongue fully set with the business end having a slow bend. The heads...
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modern oak plank nail removal (0/1)
I've taken up some mid-60s oak flooring for re-use. The planks have L-headed soft nails through the tongue. Most are bent from removal. The L-head prevents pulling them through, the way...
 
Portable shed on skids - advice needed.
Hey everyone... I'm building a 10 X 12 foot storage shed that I will need to move in a year or so. I'm about done framing the floor: I'm using PT 2 x 6 lumber, 16" OC, w/ joist hangers. I plan to...
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Internet Radio Home Repair Show
I have started a live call-in internet radio show where we will talk about home repair and construction. I will have a different guest speaker from the construction industry each week. The show will...
 
Roof cement to adhere shingles?
I am making a rabbit hutch for a friend and to avoid nails through the plywood roof, I was thinking of using roofing cement to adhere the 3 tab shingles to the wood instead of nails. Will the roofing...
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How to tarnish a shinny tin building
Having just added on to a galvanized metal building, the new metal is a real contrast to the existing structure. Anyone know of an environmentally safe wash, that can be used to age the new galvanized...
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Electric ?
I know this isn't an electric group, but hopefully someone has an answer or can point me in the right direction. I know by code in my area I have to have GFCI outlets in my basement. I also know...
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roofing costs
I'm looking at having my roof re-shingled. It's a 24 X 20 foundation size, 6:12 pitch. How do you make an estimate on that for materials, removal & installation? thanks
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