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Poly Block Construction: I hope that is the name

Has anyone worked with poly block construction. I talked with someone from Mobile, and spoke very highly about it. Supp...
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posted by oswaldmil
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by oswaldmil

Composite Decking Yellowing in Sun! (Dow Symmatrix)

A friend of mine has purchased enough of Dow Symmatrix for a fairly large sized deck. Grey color which is officially ca...
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posted by tgm2tothe10thpower
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by tgm2tothe10thpower

cement board question

I need to build a small outdoor partition between two buildings with a 36" gate and just a few feet of privacy type (so...
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posted by custom4173
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by custom4173

Loft Conversion

Hi I have seen there is alot of good advice on this site and was hoping to get some on the loft conversion I am thinkin...
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posted by mquelch
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by mquelch

Clogged drain & drywall part II

It is not in the sink trap as some suggested in an earlier post. We had our house remodeled 18 months ago. The drywalle...
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posted by h90943
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by h90943

Spinsaw opinion

I'm considering buying a spinsaw to cut circles in 3/4" mdf. Can anyone tell me from experience if a good spinsaw wi...
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posted by sdoggnuts
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by sdoggnuts

Coal Bin Door Question

Hello, How do you build a door for your basement, coal bin to shovel out the coal for the stove hopper? If you build a...
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posted by paminifarm3
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by paminifarm3

Save Liverpool Docks

New web site dedicated to saving these unique waterways: http://www.saveliverpooldocks.co.uk More to come on the web sit...
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posted by NOSPAM
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by NOSPAM

Wall Height

Hello, Is wall framing 8' total height, or 8' 3" from top of top plate to bottom of bottom plate? Thanks.
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posted by jim.foltz
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by jim.foltz

Spray Foam Question

If I use spray foam inside my garage do I have to install a vapour barrier over it like ordinary insulation ? I'm i...
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posted by derek234
30 comments posted 20yrs posted by derek234

drywall & clogged drain

We had our house remodeled 18 months ago. The drywallers may have used the utility sink for more than just water. The s...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by h90943
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by h90943

Pre-painted Hardiplank Siding

Has anyone seen any long term results from factory finished Hardipalnk siding? It looks great on the samples and James...
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posted by jkantczak
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by jkantczak