Building Construction

This has got me beaten !!! Can you help please ?

I've got an old well in one of the rooms in our house. It's covered by a heavy disc of glass (approx 50cm/20ins...

22 comments posted 19yrs

posted by steveconnolly99

22 comments posted 19yrs posted by steveconnolly99

Basement waterproofing with dimpled membrane

I'm looking for advice on using dimpled membrane products (e.g. Superseal, Delta-MS, etc.) for waterproofing a bloc...

12 comments posted 19yrs

posted by jcaron2

12 comments posted 19yrs posted by jcaron2

Picnic table

Found numerous plans on the internet for picnic tables. Redwood is too high for my budget. Treated lumber seemed the wa...

2 comments posted 19yrs

posted by killurpc

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by killurpc

Hilti DS HS 80 - 14" gas saw

http://www.us.hilti.com/holus/modules/prcat/prca_navigation.jsp?OID=-14663 Anyone has any one used one of those? How re...

0 comments posted 19yrs

posted by noemall

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by noemall

look for the best fire escaped stairs company

hi, i'm looking for the best, the biggest fire escaped staircase company. do you have any idea, the top of mind? tha...

0 comments posted 19yrs

posted by francescoreffo

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by francescoreffo

"Superwall II"

Any idea how I might go about obtaining "Superwall II" stucco product?

8 comments posted 19yrs

posted by vcarbonell

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by vcarbonell

Lambert's Post Frame Buildings Sucks

Lambert's Post Frame Buildings is not a trustworthy company, and you would be well advised to avoid using them. Rea...

4 comments posted 19yrs

posted by robertbaer

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by robertbaer

Using Palm Nailer

I have purchased a Bostitch palm nailer. Problem: I cannot drive nails in a tight space wouthout bending them. What am I...

4 comments posted 19yrs

posted by waltbaker

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by waltbaker

Using / Entering data in ProBeam Calulator (Excel based)

Greetings, I have used Excel possibly 3 - 5 times previously. We just started using ContructionCalc-ProBeam_V3.1. So fa...

6 comments posted 19yrs

posted by dulca[at]duo-county[dot]com

6 comments posted 19yrs posted by dulca[at]duo-county[dot]com

whats best water pump for homemade suds-saver from laundry tub

I used to have a washing machine that could save the warm soapy water from one washing cycle and re-use it for the next...

8 comments posted 19yrs

posted by bent

8 comments posted 19yrs posted by bent

foundation window support

I'm told that code requires a lintel for a 36" wide window when placed at the top of a concrete foundation wall. I&...

2 comments posted 19yrs

posted by geo.nova

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by geo.nova

Basement Entry Door - via new construction or existing foundation

Assuming nothing unusual: does anyone have an idea which is more cost effective: adding a door through an existing foun...

0 comments posted 19yrs

posted by u33315

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by u33315

Plumbing rough-in before roofer?

My plumber wants to do his rough in before the shingles go on I guess so he can get his vent stacks done without any in...

20 comments posted 19yrs

posted by jam6444

20 comments posted 19yrs posted by jam6444

screw jack support posts

A house i'm looking to buy has a two story addition they put on within the last five years - during home inspection...

10 comments posted 19yrs

posted by u33294

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by u33294

Staining Wood

When preparing wood for staining does anyone know how to prevent the end of boards from absorbing too much stain and ap...

14 comments posted 19yrs

posted by johnareichert

14 comments posted 19yrs posted by johnareichert