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"Granite" Switch Plate Covers

We manufacture unbreakable steel switch plate covers to match your stone work. Every plate is a custom match. They are...
1 comments posted 17yrs
posted by davekennedy45
1 comments posted 17yrs posted by davekennedy45

Correct Beam Spacing for Shed Roof

------------------------------------- Hello, Back in September I had a construction company add a patio cover/shed roof...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by rman10_at_augustmail_dot_com
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by rman10_at_augustmail_dot_com

Concrete blankets usage

Monday of this week, I had a concrete slab poured for a workshop (18'x 22'). I have covered the slab with concr...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by robin
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by robin

framing nail gun recomendations

Ok, so I'm old school and I've been using a hammer forever. I've had air for a long time but only used it w...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jamesgangnc
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by jamesgangnc

electrical detached garage ?

Any electricians in the group? Building a detacted garage about 12 feet from the house. Want to put in a 70amp subpanel...
64 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jamesgangnc
64 comments posted 17yrs posted by jamesgangnc

chain saw for concrete

Has anyone used a concrete cutting chainsaw? Do they work well? Are they easy to use? Any tips? -----------------------...
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posted by brettgiardiello_at_bellsouth_d
10 comments posted 17yrs posted by brettgiardiello_at_bellsouth_d

Shed roof over porch

I have a 7'D x14'W concrete porch over which I would like to construct an almost flat roof (pitched about 1"/ft...
8 comments posted 17yrs
posted by jawnwillie
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by jawnwillie

concrete block window opening

I'm renovating my concrete block house. As we removed the drywall and plaster, the area around the inside of the wi...
4 comments posted 17yrs
posted by brettgiardiello_at_bellsouth_d
4 comments posted 17yrs posted by brettgiardiello_at_bellsouth_d

timber frame stairs

Hello: I have been building a home (a lodge-style) now for about 2 years...without going to the bank for any help...it&...
3 comments posted 17yrs
posted by toppdawg46
3 comments posted 17yrs posted by toppdawg46

Punching and Cutting Line

Hi, I=92m looking for punching and cutting line for flats, angles and if it=92s possible UPN channels. I know that such...
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posted by steelfec
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by steelfec

Question on Home Warranty Companies

Question on Home Warranty Companies ************************************************ for SF, Bay Area, California home...
0 comments posted 17yrs
posted by kimshapiro100
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by kimshapiro100

MDO question

Anyone have thoughts how MDO would stand up to the inside walls of an exterior shower at the coast. We have a second ro...
7 comments posted 17yrs
posted by crabshack3
7 comments posted 17yrs posted by crabshack3

The Giant Building Printer Robot

Apparently Layered fabrication technology can automate the construction of entire buildings. I found this pretty interes...
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posted by steven.lanier
0 comments posted 17yrs posted by steven.lanier

Driveway Gate openers

Thinking about putting one in. Know nothing about them. Don't know anyone who has one. Any recommended brands, or w...
2 comments posted 17yrs
posted by richard.carusi
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by richard.carusi