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Electircal Outlet Box Question

Prior to my remodel, I ordered some, actually more than "some", quad metal boxes along with the usual assortment of dup...
8 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Gary
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by Gary

Installing cavity wall insulation

Hi folks, I am thinking of replacing all of my windows and just wonder if instead of having holes drilled all over my h...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by neilr
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by neilr

Installing post footing in basement floor

Good morning. I am nearly ready to replace my 4x4 basement support post. As part of this project, I plan to cut a hole...
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posted by nospam
50 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam

v-match pine and other stuff?

I am doing a log sided home. The interior will be mainly v-match pine walls and ceilings. I am looking for "go with" id...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by (nospam)
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by (nospam)

Bathroom renovation

I've looked everywhere for an alternative to tile in my shower. Here's the deal, I need something that looks li...
26 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Totalrod2
26 comments posted 20yrs posted by Totalrod2

Freeze-Thaw requirements

Dear all, My question relates to the freeze-thaw requirements on a Natural Stone panels. My company is coming up with a...
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posted by tsatava
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by tsatava

What is Non-porous Masonry?

What, if any masonry products are considered non-porous? I assume CMU is *not* non-porous. Thanks in advance for sharing...
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posted by a0h9rjone
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by a0h9rjone

Questions about flat roof performance

Hello! I am in the process of adding a large addition on my home. It is modern in character and has a flat roof. The ro...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by christopher.victoria
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by christopher.victoria

Am I being cheated? (Premier Home Builders)

All, I recently moved to Dallas, TX and decided to build a home in the Sunset Pointe community of Little Elm. We chose...
26 comments posted 20yrs
posted by bigrob881
26 comments posted 20yrs posted by bigrob881

Subs in SF Bay Area

Hello, I'm a general contractor recently moved to SF Bay Area. I'm building a house and need a bunch of subs. I...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by philipswett
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by philipswett

Middle East Construction Boom

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posted by advertise
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by advertise

concrete question

Good morning. What happens to concrete as the ratio of aggregate to sand is reduced? I am asking about this because I a...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by nospam
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam

Installing stair spindles

Before I drill the first hole in my wood steps and railing, is there any pointers out there I should use? How you you d...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by <doccook
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by <doccook

Forced Air Plenum

Vertically speaking, how far up can the plenum go on a natural gas forced hot air heater? I cannot install the trunk in...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jwilliams
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by jwilliams

Hot water tank return

I heard that you can install a line from the tank where the drain spigot is. That you remove the spigot, and run a line...
16 comments posted 20yrs
posted by bargerw
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by bargerw