deck addition confusing
I looked all over the Weyerhauser sites and couldn't find that program, can you let me know where it is? I'm assuming you mean a 2x8 bolted to e...
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over 8 years by Altereagle
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Correct Deck
This is the reply from correct deck: "For people that are having problems with mildew coming back after cleaning we do have a product called Dec...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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where to buy handrails--aluminum
Call the local carpenters union hall or a local builders group and ask if they have any references. There are literally thousands of prefab & cust...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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concrete block patio
First check with the local building dept. most wetlands are protected sometimes with up to a 50' set-back. Then I'd look at the blocks' web site...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Correct Deck
I'll see if I can have a rep come by and provide an answer? http://www.altereagle.com/ http://decks-ca.com http://kingofcrown.com Alter Eagle...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Info and Articles on ACQ Lumber
...hmmm. Well, first off that wouldn't be the "best site" if you want to know about the new treatments, the best site would be the source: h...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Deck Finishes-
Of the hundreds of decks I've built over 30 years none have had pressure treated wood as a finish. This is from NY & ONT in the 80's BC & WA in th...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Stain on trex decking
Just flip the piece over, the screws will line up. http://www.altereagle.com/ http://decks-ca.com http://kingofcrown.com Alter Eagle Constru...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Concrete Slab Form
Measure from the inside of the form in the corner 6' one side, 8' on the other then across the diagonal ( hypotenuse )will be 10'. That is the ...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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damp proofing problem
26 gauge galvanized iron sheet.. basically any galv. material would work here is a pdf detail I found: http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/building/PDF/...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Got part of a bath floor sinking on me.
Usually it's repairable.... but you usually have to replace one or two joists, so it can get intensive if the tub needs to come out to get access u...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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angles for railing
It's easiest to mark it in place & make a half lap joint. But all the inside angles will add up to 180... 67.5 + 67.5 + 45 =180 or 45 + 45 + 90 = 1...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Crown Moulding
How wide it the gaps? A good painters grade caulking will usually fill that line. http://www.altereagle.com/ http://decks-ca.com http://kingofc...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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chamfer at the bit
...the plunge can be locked in position too. A neat trick I use for counter tops is to attach a pice of maple or oak 1x to the face (keep nails ...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Crown Molding on a rake
I have a link to a site that explains that well.. it's in the crown moulding forum on my site: http://altereagle.com/forums/index.php?viewcat=6 ...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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damp proofing problem
Code calls for p.t. rim joist w/26 ga. g.i. flashing. I'd add a ice & watershield type membrane over that and isolate it with 15# felt below. h...
over 8 years by Altereagle
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Slots a luck
Use a slotting cutter bit with a bearing. http://www.freud-tools.com/freudcutset.html That is a picture of one. http://www.altereagle.com/ ...
almost 9 years by Altereagle
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Low cost balustrade ideas?
You could cut the baluster profile out of flat stock, similar to victorian verandas, for a real low cost solution? :) http://www.altereagle.com/ ...
almost 9 years by Altereagle
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Cement Patio
It's hard to say with those dyes, try looking at the faq page of web site of the dye you used. They may offer more insight into your specific situa...
almost 9 years by Altereagle
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Is a porch a posibility? and what would it look like?
If the gables are to the front then a porch may not work. Perhaps a pergola with nice columns at the entrance. You could use cedar that would gr...
almost 9 years by Altereagle
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