Building Construction

External insulation under shingled roof

We have a 60s-style A-frame with no insulation beyond what's provided by the 3x6 pine planks of the sloping roof/wa...

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posted by elefem2

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by elefem2

On?off switch for water heater

I would like to install an on/off switch for my electric water heater at the cottage instead of using the breaker to tu...

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posted by dundat

15 comments posted 20yrs posted by dundat

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From: dresfwaswdrssphdcj To: ColoradoRainbowFamily Sunday, July 16, 2006 8:54 PM Subject: [ColoradoRainbowFamily] From...

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posted by miketwofeathers

0 comments posted 20yrs posted by miketwofeathers

Is there any problem with having a narrower eave?

I'm re-roofing my garage and tore off the shingles and facia. Some of the eave support rafters have ends which are...

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posted by new.ranger2

24 comments posted 20yrs posted by new.ranger2

outdoor range cost

I have posted this question on over 100 forums wth all ending in dead ends. If this is not the right place to ask this...

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posted by tac220

39 comments posted 20yrs posted by tac220

geo domes

we are currently in the process of building three geo domes, any one out there who has experience in coatings for the e...

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posted by miketwofeathers

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by miketwofeathers

Concrete dome builders in Europe

I am searching for concrete dome builders in Europe but unfortunately Internet in not much of help, I can just find Ame...

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posted by ramin.sh1

0 comments posted 20yrs posted by ramin.sh1

Is a landing required outside the door on a screened porch?

I am building a screen porch. It is approx 10-11' above grade and will have stairs down to grade. Is a landing requ...

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posted by off_belay

18 comments posted 20yrs posted by off_belay

Main Power Panel about face

I would like some idea of the difficulties a licensed electrician would face for this project. Existing main panel is m...

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posted by tbasc

12 comments posted 20yrs posted by tbasc

The center is not holding

. FWD from www.fromthewilderness.com Note: the summary is in the public domain and obviously intended to encourage read...

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posted by philscott

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by philscott

Gutter Drain

I am getting ready to trench in some solid 4" tile for gutter drains, How deep should I go with this tile? Central Ohio.

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posted by b_houghtby

21 comments posted 20yrs posted by b_houghtby

Cutting reinforced concrete posts

I need to cut reinforced concrete posts (about 3 inches square) in my garden. How easy is this with a grinder? How many...

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posted by williamsjm

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by williamsjm

Brick Column project - What do you think

Awhile back I posted my COLUMN 1 on this forum and got everyones opinion on if it was a keeper or not. Most all liked i...

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posted by utseay

0 comments posted 20yrs posted by utseay

Hurricane Windows - my story - what would you do?

July 11, 2006 - 9 months after Hurricane Wilma My experience with installation of PGT Impact hurricane windows http://w...

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posted by ventr4th

12 comments posted 20yrs posted by ventr4th

electric rebar cutter benders

I'm looking at portable electric rebar cutters for jobsite use. most i would ever cut would be #5 grade 60. i have...

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posted by briankontio

12 comments posted 20yrs posted by briankontio