Building Construction

How does the IEC's apprenticeship program work?

How does the IEC's apprenticeship program work? I went to a local IEC chapter in Rocky Hill, CT, with a whole list...

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posted by bghilliotti

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by bghilliotti

Fence

We are looking to replace our 4' steel fence with a 6' private vinyl one. Our land slopes slightly. A contracto...

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posted by m

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by m

WAS: How Thick Cement Slab for Bottom Stair

I poured a new concrete bottom stair, replacing several layers of asphalt that was used to reach the original concrete...

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posted by manjo1111

20 comments posted 19yrs posted by manjo1111

Kitchen cabinets

What is the standard height for kitchen cabinets *before* the counter top is put on? I'm being told 32" and that sur...

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posted by jccsplace

14 comments posted 19yrs posted by jccsplace

foam subfloor adhesive

have any of you guys used the new foam subfloor adhesives? (new to me anyway) i just used it and it seems like it's...

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posted by briankontio

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by briankontio

building facing method question

I went by a small 2 story commercial building the other day and it was heavily scaffolded and covered with poly and wir...

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posted by custom4173

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by custom4173

Zero Lot Line

Dear Sirs; During a recent conversation with permit office, I have noticed that I am getting conflicting information wi...

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posted by jackparadowski

38 comments posted 19yrs posted by jackparadowski

Register and Diffuser

I am currently resarching on a project trying to find out what is the single most used size of sidewall register and fl...

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posted by retina90eye

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by retina90eye

Volume Home Builders

I'm a student and just started a class on the home building industry. I'm trying to find out how long it takes...

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posted by designstudent06

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by designstudent06

Foundation question for a modular home

Hi everyone, I apologize if this is the wrong place but I have a question I really need help with. Back in March we had...

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posted by robertcode

26 comments posted 19yrs posted by robertcode

"Mail-order homes a step into history"

Mail-order homes a step into history at http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20060829-093827-7348r.htm

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posted by yared22311

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by yared22311

Grey roof tiles are painted?

I have received a number of roof tile samples and I have noticed that the grey ones, which I want to use, seem to be pa...

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posted by peternoon

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by peternoon

Dutch Staircase

I'm planning on building a maintenance access to the main roof on my building and instead of using a pull down ladd...

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posted by mea

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by mea

60 Kg in 3'x1' area unacceptable floor loading?

hi, my son is into lifting weights, which he keeps in the corner of his bedroom in a space 3 feet by 1 foot. over the y...

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posted by blue.star77

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by blue.star77

Blown in Insulation - DIY

Anyone know if I can blow in cellulose insulation into my walls myself. I'd really like to get that insulation that...

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posted by jaymay75

14 comments posted 19yrs posted by jaymay75