Building Construction

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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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posted by jaygreg90

18 comments posted 18yrs posted by jaygreg90

Replacing shallow concrete foundations - worth it?

Hi, Our N.Z. timber house is on a slope. The side of the house facing the valley has concrete foundations that are very...

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posted by testme

10 comments posted 18yrs posted by testme

Ozone Generator for Swimming Pool

On a recent test I found a FreshWater(R) II unit. It is an Ozone generator for pools and I'm seeing they are also u...

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posted by andyenergy

28 comments posted 18yrs posted by andyenergy

cutting hole for steel chimney

I need to cut a 12" diameter hole through floor for steel chimney. Chase is only 13" wide so not enough room to complet...

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posted by geo.nova

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by geo.nova

Hardy plank squirrel proof? Other recommendations? (2026 Update)

Hello Group, I'm relatively new to the group having been a lurker for years, now I have a concern. My wife and I bu...

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posted by duckbite

22 comments posted 18yrs posted by duckbite

Help pls: adding 2nd floor to Cape Cod-style house

A less web-enabled friend is renovating a 1930s Cape in NY state, adding second floor. Wants to move staircase for bett...

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posted by spamtheobroma

0 comments posted 18yrs posted by spamtheobroma

designing Alaskan home

I am designing a home to build myself (mostly) in Fairbanks Alaska. I will have a lot of questions throughout this proc...

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posted by frida.shroyer

16 comments posted 18yrs posted by frida.shroyer

screwing in tapcons into hollow brick

Hi, I am building a Lanai screen using Aluminum frames from HD. I have been trying to use tapcons to screw in the frame...

4 comments posted 18yrs

posted by flash0777

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by flash0777

mini cabin needs heat

We are building a cabin, 24x17feet, on crawl space in a place that has heavy snow in the winter. Honestly, we probably...

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posted by leaves_of_autumn

8 comments posted 18yrs posted by leaves_of_autumn