Deck floor covering
Two questions: 1) Is this a good idea? 2) Does such a product exist? 1) No, it will trap moisture between the composite & the existing decking, ...
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over 8 years by Altereagle
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Air Compressor
http://www.******.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000E3HT5/gordoswebstudi1 ****** is ama zon http://www.altereagle.com/ http://decks-ca.com http://kin...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Air Compressor
For a small finishing compressor I'd look at Oil-free compressors having direct-drive design with no belts & parts to adjust. Most people have 1...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Crown Molding on Kitchen cabinets aren't consistant...
By the sound of it, the ceiling isn't level either, so even if you levelled the cabs you'd still get a void above the crown. If you can level the c...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Lifting Support Beams for Deck
You didn't say how large the deck is but you would figure on a 10lb dead load, the beams 16' probably by a minimum of 10' so you're looking at 1600...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Natural Redwood versus composite Redwood for decking
EON is 100% plastic... the expansion & heat generation in hotter climates would be an issue, the products elasticity & possibity of cracking from b...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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plywood
You'd place treated sleepers first, any contact with concrete you'll need to use a treated wood. You can get away with 1x' if you are short on spa...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Connecting a partiton wall to an existing wall
Typically if you are using 2x4 framing you'd place a 2x6 on flat & 2 2x4s each side in the wall you are framing to. Look here on the Alter Eagle...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Ballon frame
Here in CA you'd place 3 lags or through bolts w/strap ties & fireblock at the Cjoists. Have a look at the altereagle sites' "projects online" i...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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door opening (RO)
That is refered to as an RO or rough opening. For interior doors you add 2" to the width & 3 inches to the height. Typically an interior door...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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mouldings around windows frames
I haven't used the new DeWalt yet, I believe it's battery driven no? I have read good write ups on it though and am contemplating a purchase... ...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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which way is up for floor joist
I first look for the crown in the stock, which is a bend along the thin side, and place that up. So basically a bow upwards. I then look at the ...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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ceiling furring
... but if you aren't interested in sound isolation, Rich then just look up "furring channel" that's what you are referring to I believe really? S...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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crown
.. well I have a chart for regular corners for cutting on flat, but a cathedral ceiling installation is a different animal. It's Easy though... ...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Vent deck
I've removed plenty of those over the past 30 years, the deck spacing alone is not enough, you need air to circulate. With a closed skirts you w...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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patio
Good advice by "the"eagle... plus: There is a direct contact treated lumber for that purpose, it is (I believe, as my memory getting old with me...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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porch roof framing
NO!!!! Get a carpenter to figure out the dead & live loads for your specific area & point you in the right direction. http://www.altereagle.com/ ...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Does deck need ventilation
Yes but more importantly is the vents from the house. The deck ledger usually goes on the boixer that the underfloor vents are located unless yo...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Natural Redwood versus composite Redwood for decking
Sorry trex warr. is 10 yrs http://www.altereagle.com/ http://decks-ca.com http://kingofcrown.com Alter Eagle Construction & Design
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Natural Redwood versus composite Redwood for decking
Wow... I suggest you go to the sites and look up all that info. http://www.calredwood.org/Default.htm For redwood http://www.trex.com/ ...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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