SIPs
What do you think about SIPs for new home construction (we will be building in Michigan.)How do you differentiate one SIP manufacturer from another ??
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over 14 years by briand
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looking for something.
a year ago feb. we had our back yard cement covered with a 1/8 in. topping called cool deck around the pool i had at least 7 diffent colors of conc...
over 14 years by Chuck Cunningham
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Driveway filler
I have a driveway that goes down from the garage to the street, about 25-30 feet. At the very bottom of the drive, just as it touches the curb/gut...
over 14 years by Tom M
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Deck without rim joist
Hello all. The FAQ did not precisely answer my question so I'm hoping to get some help here. I am building a dek but my house has no rim joist. ...
over 14 years by Splitter
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Determining Load-Bearing Walls
Hi there. I am living in a 50 year old, war time house that I'd like to renovate. I would like to create an open concept kitchen/ living room, an...
over 14 years by DR HOME
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answers992
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Concrete Floor in garage
I have an unheated garage with an old concrete floor that has seen better days. I'd like to re-surface the floor so I can easily move use my mecha...
over 14 years by hridler
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using metal studs
have never used them.. how do you use andwhat is the difference is sizes is it similarto the use of wood studs... how do you connect them to joists...
over 14 years by BobF
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answers1111
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Drilling concrete
I need to drill one (4") hole through my poured concrete foundation wall (8"), and two holes through my (4") slab. I plan to use an electric hamme...
over 14 years by MarkK
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answers246
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How much rubble will I get?
I'm planning on removing some concrete in my back yard, and I'll need to get a dumpster or haul it away. However, I have no idea how much weight a...
over 14 years by djw
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answers448
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pricing an addition
I have a 18 year old 2 story frame home with vinyl siding. It has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, LR, DR, and deck. The home dimensions are 24x28 giving me...
over 14 years by bcross
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answers1074
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How to -- Level a Pier and Beam
I have a Mechancial Engineering background, and feel that it might be possible to do my own leveling of a house that I am purchasing, thus saving a...
over 14 years by David Johnk
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Greystone Project Supplier
Architectural Salvage Business - Does anyone know the name and location of the business from which Bob purchased the outdoor iron fence in the Grey...
over 14 years by Sue
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answers341
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Textured Ceilings
Looking for information on how to texture a ceiling with the take down look?
over 14 years by Anthony
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answers700
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Floor Jacks / steel support columns
My 70 year old house has some slanting floors on the second story. The two original wooden basement support columns were replaced by a previous ow...
over 14 years by dbier
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answers912
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Removing Interior brick wall
The interior wall where the fireplace is located has is bricked. I want to replace the fireplace mantel along with this ugly wall. Considering that...
over 14 years by Joe
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answers434
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TV Show # 320--Fire Sprinkler
I'm interested in maybe adding the feature to homes beginning construction in Hawaii. Please provide list of sources. Anybody who has installed o...
over 14 years by Carl Nelson
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answers1128
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dumb-waiter for firewood
I am looking for a dumb-waiter for getting firewood from basement to 1st floor. Saw it on Bob Vila's show and need a place to contact.
over 14 years by rurethane
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answers250
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Straw Bale Foundation
I'm working a straw bale project 16'X 12'X10'what would be a good foundation for the bale.
over 14 years by Rob Dykeman
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answers627
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TORN! 2 furnaces/2 vent systems one AC?
I just purchased a house with two gas furnaces serving two separate ventilation systems (the second serves additions on each end of my ranch 1820 s...
over 14 years by Jim O
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answers482
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Self tinting door
I saw on one of your episodes that you used a self tinting door for the front entrance i'm building a home on the beach in new port richey,florida ...
over 14 years by rshurley
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