Deck the deck

Perhaps check the site of the sealent you've used, they usually have very helpful info on their products. http://www.altereagle.com/ http://decks...

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Jack posts

You would want to pre-assemble instead as you never know if they are going to be on an even plane if your going with the miters. Another option...

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Taking down paneling

You may find panel adhesive as well, then you're into a major drywall project, so I suggest try removing it in a hidden local if you can like a clo...

almost 9 years by Altereagle

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redo

..the only thing I'd add is that it's against code to put greenboard on the ceiling. http://www.altereagle.com/ http://decks-ca.com http://kingo...

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Concrete deck

It's going to depend on the height to your threshold (bottom of the doorway) which I suspect is only 1".. The best finish then would be a nice e...

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Cedar deck finishing

..right on track, here is a quote from the cedar deck assc. on finishing exter cedar decks: "Decks should never be allowed to weather before fin...

almost 9 years by Altereagle

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exterior trim

C and Better Clear western red cedar would be my choice as well... even more than redwood due to the cost & straight grain fir for the workability....

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proportion & scale for moulding

You may change you chairs more often than you would change the moulding.. so usually you would go with the proportions of the room. For more on ...

almost 9 years by Altereagle

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heritage link

...oops the site is getting too huge :) here is the link if you wanted to look? http://www.altereagle.com/Heritage_1.html http://www.altereagle...

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Stair restoration

Take it apart & send it to a profesional stripping company, they have bins the can dip the treads & risers into the same as doors etc. That way ...

almost 9 years by Altereagle

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Deck connections

For flush beams use joist hangers ( I prefer simpsons LUS series for the double shear nailing), for typical beams use an H2.5 clip if you're coasta...

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Crown Moulding Installation on Concrtete

Use a backer, similar to dropping crown for lighting. Go to the DIY page on http://kingofcrown or the notebook & tutorials at http://altereagle....

almost 9 years by Altereagle

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A sows pier

That is a pier, just like the example I tried to show you. Piers are what hold decks up... a pile is something totally different, used in docks and...

almost 9 years by Altereagle

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Pier to pier

If the top of the pier is levelled off and 6" above grade the pier should be okay. The bar can be sawed off with a metal blade in a sawzall. I i...

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Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is a hard wood that earns high marks for strength, durability and offers excellent weathering characteristics. It is pinkish-brown in c...

almost 9 years by Altereagle

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an assumption

..I'm assuming you are a pro and know how to use a circular saw to cut alum soffit... if you don't please don't try, a beginner could get seriously...

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