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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 19yrs
posted by christopher.victoria
6 comments posted 19yrs 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 19yrs
posted by bigrob881
26 comments posted 19yrs 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 19yrs
posted by philipswett
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by philipswett

Middle East Construction Boom

CyberShow II - Middle East Construction is now .... www.eng-forum.com
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by advertise
0 comments posted 19yrs 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 19yrs
posted by nospam
6 comments posted 19yrs 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 19yrs
posted by <doccook
2 comments posted 19yrs 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 19yrs
posted by jwilliams
0 comments posted 19yrs 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 19yrs
posted by bargerw
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by bargerw

Distance from transformer to service panel/meter

Can anyone tell me the maximum distance one can set the service panel from the transformer for a residential hook-up? I...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bodega8687
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by bodega8687

Alternative flooring ideas

Hello, I want to make my own &#39;wood&#39; flooring. I have several options that I am considering. None involve using...
16 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dean_maiorano
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by dean_maiorano

Ledger to footing

I am building a deck which will attach to the basement footing with a ledger. The house is concrete with a grout/stucco...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Deputy_Dumbya_Dawg
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Deputy_Dumbya_Dawg

Deadbolt for outdoor use

I was wondering if a common good quality deadbolt like a Slage is constructed to survive more of an outdoor environment...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by custom4173
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by custom4173

Middle East Construction Show - CyberShow II

CyberShow II - the Second Middle East Building Material, Construction Supplies & Services Show to open on Oct. 30th. 20...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by advertise
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by advertise

r value of concrete

I had an argument with a friend. I told him that concrete has little or no r value if it isn&#39;t backfilled. Does anyo...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by (nospam)
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by (nospam)

well water pressure loss over distance

Can anyone tell me of a simple way to determine pressure loss over distance in Gallons-per Minute of well water? Exampl...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bodega8687
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by bodega8687