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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

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

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

Looking for a good way to soundproof my windows

Hey everybody, I live in the Chicagoland area near O'Hare airport and was thinking about soundproofing my windows t...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sarahs1ater
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by sarahs1ater

Good method to soundproof my windows

Hey everybody, I live in the Chicagoland area near O'Hare airport and was thinking about soundproofing my windows t...
20 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sarahs1ater
20 comments posted 19yrs posted by sarahs1ater

Outside Deck Cost Estimate

I would appreciate if someone can give me a "ballpark" estimate to demolish, remove and build a new 14' x 16' d...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mandarin911removethis
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by mandarin911removethis

Aluminum Screen Enclosure - Vinyl Lap Siding

Hey folx, I want to connect aluminum extrusion for a screened porch to existing vinyl siding, how do I do that? I don&#...
30 comments posted 19yrs
posted by one-if-by-land
30 comments posted 19yrs posted by one-if-by-land

Clear Pool Wall Design

I am tinkering with an idea in my new house design - that the living area be sunk about 1200mm, and one wall is clear p...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nomail
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by nomail

concrete pavers 12" x 12" Question Again!

Ok I took everone advise about the gravel base. I am going to do that for sure. Now another question I had was should I...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bdeditch
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by bdeditch

florida building codes confusion

hi, i need to find a couple of specific florida building codes online and i'm having no luck. i was told the number...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by sammy
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by sammy