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help name this type of concrete drain

I've spent some time searching but can't find where to buy a precast drain shape that I'd like to install a...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by removethis.huuanito
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by removethis.huuanito

Fiberglass Mesh Supplier?

Hey All I wondered if anyone knew the best place in the market to buy 6"x150' Fiberglass mesh tape. Self adhesive o...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by your_wanted
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by your_wanted

Best source for shiplap and framing

Hi Folks, I make sheds and sorts to order, but can't get anywhere near to the prices I see B&Q and the like selling...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by oldcaledonia
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by oldcaledonia

Flooring for a retail location

We're opening a franchise that's a cooking school for kids. There will be two residential style kitchens in it...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jsciba
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by jsciba

help with concrete problem pls

Hello, I hired a contractor to put in a large patio. Even though I informed him that there is shifting, he failed to pu...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by email_inq
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by email_inq

Staircase Design Help Needed

I've got a room above the garage, and need to build a staircase up to a 9'2" high finished floor landing. I&#39...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by atufft
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by atufft

how to cross existing footing with new footing

Hello, any advice on this is much appreciated...thanks in advance. Plans for an addition to my home, include crossing a...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by carlos.sanchez
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by carlos.sanchez

HGTV Dream House questions

I just watched this episode of Dream House that raised some questions. http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_drh/episode/0,180...
22 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ricodjour
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by ricodjour

Electrical: centralized breakerbox

I'm building a new house in the country. There are no inspection issues as the county doesn't do that. However,...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by les.stockton
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by les.stockton

high voltage electrical & water supply line

Can anyone tell me if you can run high-voltage powerlines and a water supply line in the same ditch? I need to run powe...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bodega8687
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by bodega8687

RS Means construction cost data

I am looking for a copy of the RS Means construction cost data 2007 It has just been released and the 600.00 american t...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tomaddley
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by tomaddley

Tyvek Wrap

What are the implications if a newly-constructed house does not use tyvek wrap?
24 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bob
24 comments posted 19yrs posted by bob

A good building book!

I'm planning on building a house in the next year or so and would like to be involed in the construction. I would l...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by blairmacinnis
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by blairmacinnis

gable end headers

I am a builder in RI. We always put headers in gable walls it eliminates call backs for those pesky stress cracks that...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dgashworth
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by dgashworth