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Truss plate deterioration in barns
While searching the web for truss related things, I found this article (PDF). I was not aware of this problem, but it makes sense. These trusses are used in most large barns these days. What is...
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Roof ice dams & steel roofs
When I was young, I remember my parents house always had problems with ice dams in the winter. The roof was asphalt shingles, and had no overhang, except for a rain gutter. I remember several times...
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How are truss plates installed at a factory
How are truss plates installed at a factory? I've tried to install these things with a hammer, and it just dont work. They get all dented up and just dont make a good fastner. Apparently these...
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Cutting 2" Concrete?
Our new house has a "pond", with koi fish, which is actually a concrete lined oval "tub" about 3' deep. I would like to eventually enlarge it and landscape to make it look more natural. Previous owner...
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Why are trusses being used in homes
Seems that every new house I see being built today are using trusses for the roof. I dont understand the reasoning to that. Trusses are great for large commercial buildings and barns, because they...
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Any snow machine men here?
I know I don't need to say this, but I will anyway. ;-) A Google search of 'snow mobile forums' turned up a huge number of forums, some product specific, some just general chat forums. Have you tied...
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Unhappy with Aprilair 600 humidifier
Need to measure water consumption and waste from Aprilaire 600 humidifier It uses heated water and is dumping at least 10+ gallons down the drain, and not doing much to humidify house.
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Demolition job.
This might amuse you. Big change in all the PC health & safety then and now. Fred Dibnah Demolishing Dartmill Tower In 1985 ( Full Version )
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OT: Show of Hands
Has anyone changed their minds on the gun control issue? I have not, I'm still a supporter of the constitution and second amendment.
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water leaking burnham v-14a-t
I have water leaking from my furnace and I am not sure if I will need a new one or not. Do I have to take the whole cover off to see where it is leaking from and if I do what can I use to fix the leak...
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OT, Happy New Year From Central Standard Time
I blew my nose when the clock changed but less than a block away, some penis head emptied two magazines in an AK-47. Last year we had the roof repaired and the roofer found bullet holes in the roof....
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!! WOO HOO !!!!!
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OT, Military Collectables
There have been several threads in the group mentioning the military. I came across a delightful website full of eye candy for those of you who have an interest in the military or collecting military...
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From OP: Re Snowblower Problem To HR Bob Hofman et al
Hi, For some reason I just can't simply append to the original Thread. No idea why. Using Thunderbird. So, will have to start a new one. Sorry. Does the Ariens Snowblower Impeller also have a Shear...
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Cutting PVC With a Circular Saw?
I cut PVC on my table saw all the time, using a combo blade. Just go slow so it doesn't chip.
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