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between sheetrock and a hard place

Hi all, I am building a log sided home (stick built). On the interior I am using matched pine so as to give the inside...
22 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mr_mark(yuckspam)
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by mr_mark(yuckspam)

anti-mold construction spray

My son and I are building him a house, framing the walls with 2x6 studs and sheathing with 1/2" Advantec. The house is...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mchappe
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by mchappe

Grading around a house

Hi, For grading around a building according to BOCA 1996 according to my reading the slope needs to be 1 inch per foot...
18 comments posted 19yrs
posted by gurucont
18 comments posted 19yrs posted by gurucont

floor finish

I have poly natural stained Red Oak floor in my kitchen. It is showing too much wear after 2 1/2 years. I seriously dou...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by h90943
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by h90943

Ceiling tile condition

Wondering if there are any ideas on how to determine the condition of old ceiling tiles. The tiles in question appear t...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by MLThornton
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by MLThornton

what constitutes 10% renewables?

I have just received planning permission to rebuild my house (UK Surrey) One of the conditions is to include renewable...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jassira_remove_this_bit_53
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by jassira_remove_this_bit_53

Free Structural Design Software

Become a partner of www.ingenieur.de.com , the first web-based CAD application of the world. and receive the software fo...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by arnold
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by arnold

need advise on instal of roof mounted vent fan

I have a 7 y/o single story home with a hip roof in Western New York. I would like to have a powered roof mounted fan w...
24 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kboheim
24 comments posted 19yrs posted by kboheim

Air Compressor Noise

Hi, We need to purchase an air compressor for painting the inside of commercial buildings. the local noise ordinance lim...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by u34443
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by u34443

Looking for Dewalt DW703 manual

I bought a display model of this saw and it didn't come with a manual. I thought I could download from Dewalt but t...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by geo.nova
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by geo.nova

Best gusset material for post & beam construction

I'm building a covered deck off my upstairs bedroom. The design will use 4x6 posts and a 4x10 beam for the base sup...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tperkins
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by tperkins

Hardwood Floors Puzzle

Hello! Still planning the hardwood floor installation in my house. Already decided on how I will compensate for the flo...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by msrossi1
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by msrossi1

Home Decors Expo

Please join http://projects.homedecorsexpo.com and post your home project photos. Thanks Designer
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by snandiga
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by snandiga