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Steel vs Wood Stud for Garage

Hi; I am interested in opinions for Steel Framing vs wood framing for building my workshop. I read that it is mainly fo...
8 comments posted 20yrs
posted by curranpg
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by curranpg

Garage Slab

I currently live overseas and will be returning to Va in January. I want to build a detached garage in my backyard to u...
12 comments posted 20yrs
posted by curranpg
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by curranpg

Hardieplank siding installation

Is it a good idea to install furring strips under the siding for better ventilation ? I had some conflicting opinions o...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Largo703
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by Largo703

Spray Insulation

Hello, Is there a new, spray insulation for the attic? I saw an open ceiling in a Florida restaurant that had been spra...
18 comments posted 20yrs
posted by paminifarm3
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by paminifarm3

Cabinet for Dishwasher

=EF=BB=BFHello, Are kitchen cabinets sold for dishwashers? If not how do you build a cabinet (with counter top) for a d...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by paminifarm3
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by paminifarm3

how to shingle below gable or dormer?

year ago we had leak in flashing near dormer and handy man supposedly fixed it and redid flashing in front of another d...
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by gf
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by gf

Home inspection Courses in California?

My son recently told me that he was planning on taking a Home inspection course, his amount of construction amounts to...
9 comments posted 20yrs
posted by bdeditch
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by bdeditch

Construction Company interested in going nationwide

Construction company interested in doing sub-contract work nationwide for corporations. Where can I find this kind of b...
15 comments posted 20yrs
posted by daiseyduke721
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by daiseyduke721

Limestone Bullnose

I need to put a bullnose on some rectangular (2 1/4" x 12 1/2" x 8') limestone which are being used as treads on an...
39 comments posted 20yrs
posted by crhras
39 comments posted 20yrs posted by crhras

How DoYou Build CoalBin

Hello, In my basement: How do you construct a coal bin for about 3 tons of coal? Would 5'x10' and 4' high b...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by paminifarm3
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by paminifarm3

How Thick Cement Slab for Bottom Stair

I've leveled the previously bottom stair cement slab (20" x 48" x 20" deep). I now need to pour a new 7 3/4" high "...
15 comments posted 20yrs
posted by manjo1111
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by manjo1111

Grading Land to Drain Water Away from Basement

I have a small house where there is a small slope from the back corners of the house to the street in front of the hous...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by DaileyJohn.20.decij
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by DaileyJohn.20.decij