Building Construction

  1. Home
  2. Building Construction
2300 Threads Posts
to

Worth reading in Building Construction

skyscrapper technology

any url etc on skyscrapper construction using concrete core and wire cables--this is supposed to be new technique using...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by plener2
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by plener2

Fireplace Question- Firebox

Hi All, When building a fireplace, is it nesc to pitch the back of the firebox wall? Thanks to any and all that can repl...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jamalsbro
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by jamalsbro

question about wall insulation

hi, when constructing the room in my basement, the contractor put mineal wool (white, not pink) between the wooden stud...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gstusio[at]hotmail[dot]com
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by gstusio[at]hotmail[dot]com

Humidifier

Our home is 2900 sq feet with finished basement for total 3500 sq ft. We have a two system heating, one unit for the up...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jilliovino
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by jilliovino

Building drawings and design

Hi All, Don't re-invent the wheel'. Reduce your total time up to 90%! This site is an incredible place to get a...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by designholding
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by designholding

basement condensation

I'm finishing my basement and was installing a new cable for cable t.v.. While cutting through the wall I noticed c...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by u39746
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by u39746

newb question about MITER SAWS

hi guys, I'm thinking about purchasing a miter saw for occasional home use. If you don't mind, I wanted to ask...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gstusio[at]hotmail[dot]com
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by gstusio[at]hotmail[dot]com

Noise transmission thru copper pipe supports

I can hear my boiler burner throughout my house. I have found that the majority of the noise transmission is via 2 thre...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by beerguzzler50
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by beerguzzler50

trenching after a rain?

Hey Folks, I'm running a 1000' trench for electrical primary to a new home. I'm in a bit of a time crunch,...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bobrich
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by bobrich

new lumber cleaning

Is there any reasonable way other than sanding to remove various marks (ink, etc) put on boards by sawmills, wholesaler...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gno52
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by gno52

Insulation in Gang Box

I have a deep 3 gang box on and exterior wall. There is cold air that pours out of it since I am guessing not much insu...
14 comments posted 18yrs
posted by brian
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by brian

Pressure WRT Main Body

When doing pressure balancing across rooms, what is the maximum pa from a room WRT the main body (room with the return...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by andyenergy
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by andyenergy

Installing a Steel Door in Masonry Opening

I own a home (about 83 yrs. old) with a stone foundation that is about 14" thick. In the rear of the home I have a walk...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by h2oskr
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by h2oskr

Repoiinting Firebrink

It's in the 30's today in Northern Ohio and I want to repoint the mortar at the top of my firebox (natural fire...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jaygreg90
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by jaygreg90