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plasterboard price

Hello Does anyone know the book price for m2 plasterboarding on a new build on metal lathe?
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mitch
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by mitch

steel span

I have an 8"x5" steel I-beam in the basement spanning 30' with a single post in the center supporting one floor and...
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posted by dfleck1
22 comments posted 19yrs posted by dfleck1

Roof Paint/Coating?

Hello, Does anyone know the difference between roof paint and coating? Many years ago i used something that was made of...
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posted by paminifarm3
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FA Copper Roofing vintage roofers manual

Copper Roofing A Practical Handbook,VGC ,196 pages. Really comprehensive roofers manual,packed with diagrams to help de...
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posted by alisevans
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by alisevans

heat pump

Can anyone tell me if you can install a heat pump without hooking it up to a central heating system(gas or electric)? I...
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posted by bodega8687
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by bodega8687

Finishing garage with truss roof system

Hello! I recently purchased a house in Upstate, NY with a 2x4 roof truss system in a detached garage. The interior dime...
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posted by jimfeck
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by jimfeck

vent stack and condensate

I have my 2nd floor HVAC in my attic. The condensate drains by PVC to the basement. Recently, the line to drain the con...
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posted by h90943
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by h90943

mini-split heat pumps

I am considering installing mini-split heat pumps in my new home after it is completed. Does anyone have any experience...
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posted by bodega8687
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by bodega8687

what is 911 on home foundations

Hello doing a room addition what sort of foundation can I be expecting the code to exact from me? addition is 14 x 16 @...
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posted by brryprrsh
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by brryprrsh

DOOR CASING TRIM INSTALLATION QUESTION

I'm putting up new 2 1/2 inch wide door casing on a 36"x80 interior door The door frame is not always even with the...
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posted by someonewatchingyou
16 comments posted 19yrs posted by someonewatchingyou

residential alarm wiring

Looking for infomation on wiring magnetic switches on window and door jams. I have one wire with a red and a green runn...
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posted by azkiefers
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by azkiefers