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Closed Cell Spray Insulation

We are building a low sloped roof over our new kitchen addition (roof pitch will be 2/12 pitch or lower. We will be usi...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by davehembree
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by davehembree

does radiant heat work under carpet in basement?

I am thinking about using radiant heat panels (Roth) in an in process finished basement. I have hydronic already in the...
42 comments posted 19yrs
posted by beerguzzler50
42 comments posted 19yrs posted by beerguzzler50

New Makita screwdriver/impact

FYI, Picked one up at my local Ace store but it seems that they are mostly available in Europe. (Note the above link is...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by SparkyGuy
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by SparkyGuy

Framing on Slab - Out of Square

We have just started framing on our home and the framer indicates the slab is not square on the corners. Not too bad, b...
40 comments posted 19yrs
posted by davehembree
40 comments posted 19yrs posted by davehembree

kitchen remodle dishwasher plumbing advice

new to this but have some homeowner experience. planning on remodeling my kitchen people tell me the drain for the dish...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by plener2
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by plener2

captive-air tank

I am considering moving my captive-air tank for my well from the pump house which is 400 ft. away from my home to the g...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bodega8687
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by bodega8687

reason for felt-pad roof underlayments?

what are the reasons why felt padding (and its many successor materials) are used in constructing a roof?
80 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dances_with_barkadas
80 comments posted 19yrs posted by dances_with_barkadas

Lexan versus hurricane window film

What's the difference between Lexan and hurricane film (8 mil) to put on Windows?
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anonymous124816
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by anonymous124816

Hurricane Window Film

I'm in South Florida and am considering buying 8 mil hurricane film for my windows. Is it as good as they say? They...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by anonymous124816
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by anonymous124816

Question on floor decking

Question came up earlier today by one of the engineers on floor decking. What products, OTHER THAN wood based or concre...
38 comments posted 19yrs
posted by webmaster
38 comments posted 19yrs posted by webmaster

Leftover Fanfold

The guys who did my new siding left me a few bundles of Alside 1/4" fanfold rigid foam and I'm looking for a good p...
38 comments posted 19yrs
posted by patricia251.catlitter
38 comments posted 19yrs posted by patricia251.catlitter

infra-red heaters

looking for a good source for small natural gas radiant heaters. I have an office space with a 13' ceiling and forc...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by custom4173
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by custom4173

Floor leveler

Want to put down pergo type flooring over ceramic tile. Is there a material that can be poured or screeded on top of the...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nevems2
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by nevems2

save my stuff

I want to add an addition to my house this summer. I will try to arrange the delivery of materials as needed but am wor...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by semenick
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by semenick