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Part L ~ too complex?

for those of you in the UK are you finding Part L or the British Building regulations too complex ? Then sing along to...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by david
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by david

Construction Software

Hi all, I'm a member of a fairly large construction company and we're looking for some job costing/accounting software...
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posted by slava.pastuk
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by slava.pastuk

Stone facade being split off from the wall

This stone facade is coming to pieces on a well loved council building. Either the council doesn't know how to fix it o...
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posted by bluestarx
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by bluestarx

Harrassing phone call-contractor

I am a contractor and am on a "do not call list....." I still receive calls from companies offering their wares and sol...
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posted by jloomis
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by jloomis

One Piece Door Sill With Upturned Edges?

I've installed a few prehung exterior doors over the last few years, trying to flash and caulk the doors as best as pos...
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posted by unknown
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by unknown

making a custom soffit intake vent

I am considering soffit vent options for aesthetics and to satisfy air intake recomendations. The number of existing 8"...
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posted by rald
6 comments posted 16yrs posted by rald

custom frame for soffit vent

I am considering soffit vent options for aesthetics and to satisfy air intake recomendations. The number of existing 8"...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by rald
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by rald

Plastic on interior wall

I'm going to put a plastic vapor barrior on the inside of the house I'm building. My question is this: Most vapor barri...
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posted by jolin
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by jolin

Need Gas Valve B67RA247 Replacement

In a Williams in-floor furnace, it takes a thermopile millivolt (no external electrical supply) gas valve numbered B67R...
5 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nehmo54
5 comments posted 16yrs posted by nehmo54

Portable Home Generator Questions

After last month's ice storm in North Carolina, I have decided to invest in a portable generator. After some research a...
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posted by jnipperxxx
110 comments posted 16yrs posted by jnipperxxx

working with fiber cement fascia board

Any observations on the ability of fasteners to grip cement board and resist pull-out compared to wood? I need to repla...
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posted by rald
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by rald

Newbie question regarding propane torpedo heaters

Hello all; I recently purchased a refurbished Propane Reddy Torpedo heater from Self Serve Lumber (got a fantastic deal...
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posted by Tears_Of_The_Fallen_at_yahoo_d
8 comments posted 16yrs posted by Tears_Of_The_Fallen_at_yahoo_d

TILE OVER CONCRETE CRACKS

I am doing the floor tile in a house that is around 50 years old. The house was built by "kids" back in the 60's and th...
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posted by tcconde
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by tcconde

QUESTIONS

I have a 5 year old home just west of Houston, Texas. I've noticed cracks in the sheetrock (drywall), almost exclusivel...
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posted by bjn3115
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by bjn3115