Building Construction

How do you maximize space with a gambrel roof?

For any who might be able to offer some advice... I'm interested in framing a gambrel roof on a building 28' wi...

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posted by henry.glick

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by henry.glick

Polebarn loft

Just finished having a 16' high 40'x40' addition built on to an existing polebarn. I wanted to build a loft...

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posted by djdieterle

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by djdieterle

Contractors Paperwork

I specialize in invoicing for contractors and doing other clerical work for those who don't have the time. I am a v...

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posted by djkirkland1

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Share your accidents and close-calls so others can learn from them?

I wanted to urge people to use protective eye gear with my quick story of a near-miss. Then I figured that what I reall...

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posted by tgm2tothe10thpower

106 comments posted 19yrs posted by tgm2tothe10thpower

anybody have experience deconstructing "Lincoln Log" houses?

There's a little one-story "Lincoln Log" house in my area that's up for sale, and given how every new buyer aro...

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posted by reid

14 comments posted 19yrs posted by reid

New home site prep costs

My wife and I are at the very beginning stage of planning and building a new home. We're in the "driving around and...

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posted by randyc321

30 comments posted 19yrs posted by randyc321

Yanmar B22 mini excavator

eBay: http://301url.com/Yanmar_excavator

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posted by Use-Author-Supplied-Address-He

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by Use-Author-Supplied-Address-He

(Q:) Switched light on load side of GFCI outlet

(Q:) Switched light on load side of GFCI outlet I've wired quite a few GFCI outlet but always as a string of outlet...

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posted by kbozek

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by kbozek

backerboard

I jut recently installed backerboard over a wood frame where my garage door i framed out some french doors was the outs...

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posted by readoo

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by readoo

Metal Connectors for Wooden Posts

Hello, I have a couple questions about metal connectors (e.g. Simpon Strong Tie connectors) that are used with wooden p...

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posted by whitney

12 comments posted 19yrs posted by whitney

Removing post in two car garage

There is a post in our two car garage and I find it is a problem when getting in and our of cars. For me it is a nuisanc...

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posted by natootan

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by natootan

Thoughts needed on Cheap Wood Floor Idea

Hi Group -- I am hoping there is someone out there with some experience with crazy ideas. I know that this is kind of a...

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posted by monique

18 comments posted 19yrs posted by monique

Mudjacjing (concrete slab leveling) Slurry

Where can I find a description of the outcomes of various slurry mixtures? I was under the assumption that the slurry u...

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posted by jaygreg90

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Construction Industry Profit Margins

Trying to do some financial projections for a Landscape Design/Build firm. I need to find out what standard (pro forma,...

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posted by leonardthethird

14 comments posted 19yrs posted by leonardthethird

painting aspenite?

I applied sheets of aspenite to a basement workshop and would like to paint it white. Can you use water base paint with...

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posted by bitternut

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by bitternut