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Brick Seat Wall on concrete slab?

Hi! We are having a seating wall made of Unilock pavers put in. We have a concrete slab patio. Is it better to put the...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by thelockerroom
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by thelockerroom

Estimation and Project Management Software

Estimator 2.0 is Estimation and Project Management Software for Architects, Builders, Contractors and Engineers. With E...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jkadavoor
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by jkadavoor

Spray on foam roof coating

I saw some info a while back on a flat roof coating that was an expanding foam, probably polyurethane or whatever, that...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by custom4173
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by custom4173

Roofing framing question

Hello, I've noticed that in my 1908 wood frame house, the roof rafters do not bear directly on the exterior wall to...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by whitney
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by whitney

Interior Paint schemes

Hi, Hi, I have a gable type ceiling with truss sections running exposed to the eye,and am wondering what is common prac...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ssx7
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by ssx7

Roofing in Central Connecticut JPro Construction

Hi I am an owner, sales person and installer of roofing in central Connecticut area. I am registered with Connecticut&#...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by snowonweb
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by snowonweb

Residential Stairlifts

This is for anyone who has one or researched installing one.......Need feedback. What is the average cost for a good qu...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by pantherfan704
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by pantherfan704

installing masonite prehung doors

I have 4 doors to install in my basement project. 2 doorways are 2x4 framed with 1/2" sheetrock on both sides and 2 are...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by beerguzzler50
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by beerguzzler50

GFI Power Strips ?

Do they make a GFI power strip, so that each plug is protected? Yes, I know that you can buy a GFI outlet for any spot,...
32 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jnipperxxx
32 comments posted 19yrs posted by jnipperxxx

Subfloor insulation

Am dissatisfied, after living in my new home for 2 years. Home is on concrete 12X12 piers/crawlspace, no slab. Live in...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by spamyourself
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by spamyourself

vapor barriers?

I walked through a new home a couple days ago & noticed it had batt insulation with plastic sheeting over it. i thought...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by longshot
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by longshot

Insulation & vapor barrier

I got a good deal on a type of sheet insulation. The sheets are 4'x9'x2"thick', not rigid like Styrofoam bo...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by djdieterle
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by djdieterle

Teak beams

i am considering using a teak beam for a roof beam of a new house. does anyone know what the psi is for teak? Is it com...
38 comments posted 19yrs
posted by u35536
38 comments posted 19yrs posted by u35536

How do we feel about modular room additions?

I've been checking them out on the web. Is this too good to be true? they come with drywall and electrical etc... w...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tony
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by tony