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Feedback on Metal Doors and Windows Site

We'd like your help. The http://www.metaldoorsandwindows.com site was just redesigned. We added some new pages and...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by tjerico1
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by tjerico1

Standing Seam vs. Lap Seam

I have a small, low-slope metal roof of about 300 square feet. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a standing s...
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posted by ecarecar
30 comments posted 20yrs posted by ecarecar

utilizing old well & septic system

I just purchased 20 acres w/old farm house. There is an existing well and septic system towards the front of the proper...
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posted by bodega8687
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by bodega8687

Gable trim and porch beam trim--advice?

We need some advice on trim for our new house. Please see a close-up look at our front elevation so you know what I&#39...
52 comments posted 20yrs
posted by john
52 comments posted 20yrs posted by john

Beam in garage supporting upstairs room

My house (built in '86) has a family room (size 16' x 26') above a two-car garage. All that's supportin...
26 comments posted 20yrs
posted by verivin
26 comments posted 20yrs posted by verivin

Squeaky stair repair?

Googling squeaky stair repair, I see 2 different recommendations: wedges from below, and nails from above. Where are ha...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by incognito
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by incognito

leaning garage

Issue: I have a small one car garage, gable end over door and rear, that is leaning to the left. The garage is about 3....
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by srazor
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by srazor

Closet lighting question

We're in the process of remodeling our master bathroom and during the remodel we found some "extra" room so we buil...
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posted by Gary
22 comments posted 20yrs posted by Gary

Time-lapse photography for home construction

Just want to pass along a piece of info for those building a home or having it built. To pre-empt anyone getting their...
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posted by dastun
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by dastun

electrical service/main feed

I recently purchased 20 acres and an old farm house. The property is approx. 1000 ft. deep and I wish to put a modular...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by bodega8687
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by bodega8687

Solar

What efforts, if any, do installers of solar electrical cells provide to prevent damage from airborne projectiles? Grape...
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posted by spamyourself
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by spamyourself

block wall to reduce outdoor noise

Hello, I have a relative that has a house next to a neighbor who is running an in-home daycare. Generally the children...
22 comments posted 20yrs
posted by scott
22 comments posted 20yrs posted by scott