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National Grid Denies A Net Meter

I installed an 8kw residential solar system on my property in NY State. When I applied for a net meter through National...
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posted by Andrew
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Identifying concrete blocks (CMU)

Hello, this is a house in UK, built in the early '70s. Some parts of the outer walls are made of concrete blocks. I sup...
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posted by phloaw phloaw
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Concrete thickness to support water tanks

I have two water tanks that are 7' high with a base of 30"x30" that will weigh about 2500 pounds when full. How thick d...
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posted by Peter
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Fire and waterproof boarding

We have built a timber framed garage near to our house and the building inspector has stipulated that we hang a masterb...
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posted by Bridget
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Distance from Transformer?

What is the maximum distance from the Transformer to the Electric Meter?
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posted by TR
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Hardie board siding weight

hello everyone. I have a solidly built 100 year ld house that needs new siding on the back only. I am wondering if 500...
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posted by lucidbee
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Self storage suggestions

Hey folks, Can you please spare some of your valuable time to resolve my doubts? Guys, It was one of my long-term wishe...
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posted by tom tomy
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Concrete slab not square - advice please!

I'm having a small 18' x 14' garage built and the 6" concrete pour is not square. The X measurement is, 9 3/4 " out. Fo...
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posted by Susan
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Paramount Board

Can walls made from paramount board ever be load bearing. Original wall in a late1960’s house
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posted by Alison Richards
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Re: How to cut grooves in concrete sidewalk

In alt.home.repair, on Sat, 12 Dec 2020 18:01:02 +0000, Goalfooter snipped-for-privacy@example.com wrote: >I used the g...
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posted by NONONOmisc07
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subfloor airbrick

Bungalow has a conservatory added. Simple concrete base. Bungalow has a subfloor void with subfloor airbricks to 2 oppo...
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posted by fiona
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roofing pipe vent boot seals, FYI

I never knew these needed to be replaced on a regular schedule. The roofer said every 5 to 10 years. Mine leaked. I am...
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posted by rbraun333
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Cabinets made of osb

We purchased cabinets made of osb. Would using Thompson water seal on the unfinished surfaces be a good idea.
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posted by Lee Boulis
1 comments posted 6yrs posted by Lee Boulis