Building Construction

Garage door tracks and ceiling clearance

I read in a thread here that "You need 18" clearance above the door opening to get STANDARD door tracks (15" radius) to...

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posted by jhinds434

18 comments posted 19yrs posted by jhinds434

Lyptus hardwood floor installation

Hi Everyone, Does anyone know an installer near Itasca, Illinois for installing Weyerhaeuser's Lyptus VanGogh Strip...

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posted by minmai.chu

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by minmai.chu

Hardiplank suppliers

I am sure that Hardiplank is good - haven't used it myself but be wary of buying it from TheLogHome-Company.co.uk....

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posted by ctamplin

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by ctamplin

Multiple holes in load bearing studs

I want to know the code for boring holes in 2x4 studs in a load bearing wall. I have found the reference that says hole...

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posted by nobody

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by nobody

Flat roof insulation question

I'm thinking about putting isocyanurate board insulation on top of a flat (low pitch) roof that slopes to a gutter...

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posted by custom4173

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by custom4173

venting ?

I have a 3 1/2" vent and I would like to drain a 1 1/2" sink drain into it. As long as the 1 1/2" is level how far away...

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posted by dino1

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by dino1

Lok-N-Logs

Greetings all, A question to a few contractors out there. Friends purchased a kit by Lok-N-Logs about 4 years ago. The...

2 comments posted 19yrs

posted by eddy

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by eddy

capitol pavers

does anyone have any experience with capitol paving stones? Around here, everyone uses cambridge, but I like the look of...

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posted by Lisamel

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by Lisamel

Insulation installed upside down

hi, I am buying a home (raised ranch) , and te insulation under the family room on the main floor (hardwood floor) is i...

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posted by goommen

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by goommen

IPEX

Hello, I am having a house built and opted for IPEX plumbing. Any advice? I am also using a tankless, propane fired, wa...

2 comments posted 19yrs

posted by bob

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by bob

Automatic Gate Closer

I've got an automatic gate which works just like an automatic garage door. I click a remote to open the gate and wh...

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posted by crhras

30 comments posted 19yrs posted by crhras

Deadbeat Homeowner

---------------------------------------------------------------------- A friend of mine contracted with a homeowner to...

42 comments posted 19yrs

posted by crhras

42 comments posted 19yrs posted by crhras

Tankless water heater venting

I am considering installing a ventless water heater and I have an ideal location to mount and service the devices but I...

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posted by cbut100

14 comments posted 19yrs posted by cbut100

wiring to an out building (shop)

I am thinking of setting up a shop in an outbuilding, and want to put a panel in the outbuilding. Currently there is a...

36 comments posted 19yrs

posted by cajunk

36 comments posted 19yrs posted by cajunk

need help with retaining wall project!!

Hello, This weekend warrior needs to build a 40 foot by 3 feet high retaining wall. After that, I'm going to build...

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posted by alex.cordero

16 comments posted 19yrs posted by alex.cordero