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casement window question

Not sure of terminology... weather strip, seal or gasket. I am referring to item on all four sides of the movable part...
3 comments posted 14yrs
posted by gno52
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by gno52

Size of Telephone wire

I plan to run a length of water line(2") for gravity feed and power line (2") for 1/0 wire. I have determined the power...
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posted by jloomis
18 comments posted 14yrs posted by jloomis

Crane Rentals

STC is the leading provider of high-performance hydraulic telescopic cranes, mechanical crawler cranes, truck mounted c...
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posted by cranehiringindia
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by cranehiringindia

septic pipe is in the way

I'm digging a trench for a footer that will support a sunroom. I'm putting it 24" down and live in SW PA, is this deep...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by rslau45
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by rslau45

Epoxy exterior floor

Hi, I have a terrace that needs impermeabilization as it leaks constantly. Does anyone know of any transparent acrylic...
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posted by jcasqueiro
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by jcasqueiro

Garage slab

I want to build a garage. My site is about four feet lower than the driveway. I will build stem walls on footings to st...
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posted by ralph_ricketts
15 comments posted 14yrs posted by ralph_ricketts

Timber Framing and Your Business

Please take a moment to visit and "like" our page on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/WoodhouseTF Browse our beautifu...
3 comments posted 14yrs
posted by ericcharleslindstrom
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by ericcharleslindstrom

Foundation Question

When measuring a foundation and a plan for a foundation, most measurements for the foundation are taken from: A. The ou...
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posted by jloomis
7 comments posted 14yrs posted by jloomis

wood walls built like brick walls

Purely curiosity. Every one knows how brick walls are built and why. But what if you were to replace that brick with wo...
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posted by member
20 comments posted 14yrs posted by member

Ongoing Contract Design

I (contractor)have been actively working with an owner and his lending agency on a Contract, specifically addressed by...
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posted by jloomis
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by jloomis

router bit

curiosity mainly. anyone make a router bit with a 12 degree angle? so that I can bevel 2x lumber with it instead of usi...
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posted by member
0 comments posted 14yrs posted by member

Working on a contract

I am working on a contract and was wondering how to work in the added liability insurance cost. I usually have a smalle...
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posted by jloomis
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by jloomis

Water Tank Question

I have an existing water tank with a pump inside that fills the tank, and pressurizes the system. I am putting another...
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posted by jloomis
13 comments posted 14yrs posted by jloomis

House heat loss

According to Mike Holmes, HGTV show Holmes on Homes, when there is no snow on the roof, and your neighbors have snow, t...
5 comments posted 14yrs
posted by member
5 comments posted 14yrs posted by member