T&G ceiling
Oak? Okay... make sure you seal that back side then before you put it up. I would suggest fir or cedar myself they are better in the elements. Oak ...
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over 5 years by Altereagle
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ANGLES and a FINISHING CARPENTERS protractor
This is late.. but if it comes up again, or anything similar for that matter. This is a simple matter of bisecting the angle, but you have to make ...
over 5 years by Altereagle
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Newel Post to handrail
I'd explain it but I just happen to be reading next months (Nov 07) Fine Homebuilding mag and it has the perfect article for you on installing and ...
over 5 years by Altereagle
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speed square
For the rafter to ridge (called a plumb cut), it's simply a 90 deg to your rafter angle. For the birds mouth 1. Draw a plumb on the rafter wher...
over 5 years by Altereagle
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Crown Moulding on uneven ceiling
Build up the corner w/compound and feather it into the room. You also can put a 1/4" to 0" over 14" or so filler in and paint it. I ran into the...
over 5 years by Altereagle
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twp stains
Here is the link to the TWP (stain)site faqs http://www.woodsealants.com/articles/index.htm I always find it's best to go to the source with spe...
almost 6 years by Altereagle
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Wood floor on slab
It will depend on where you are located and the possible moisture content of the slab, among other factors too numerous to mention without seeing t...
almost 6 years by Altereagle
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Security of a Patio Door
You have a number of options. But if it's a sliding door they can just break the glass. Anyway, the pin locks would be the best for you, it sound...
about 6 years by Altereagle
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deck sanding
So it is either Southern Yellow Pine , fir or Hem most likely. Those are fairly hard species so I would use a belt sander (follow the grain) with ...
about 6 years by Altereagle
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build deck footings and piers so I can frame it in later
When in doubt always refer to an engineer but I do have generic tables & joist / beam spans for framing set op on my site for 40#sf loads on my de...
about 6 years by Altereagle
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deck sanding
What kind of decking? For example... Redwood, cedar, composite, southern yellow pine, hemlock, fir, mahogany, ipe, treated or untreated? Be care...
about 6 years by Altereagle
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posts on slate
For a deck I'm assuming? You can't in most locals. Depending on your area, frost level and deck loads come into play. For example you may be able...
about 6 years by Altereagle
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Mold & Mildew on Timbertech composite decking
An excellent point, even though the company recommendations include the use of • Phosphoric Acid • Oxalic Acid • Hydrochloric Acid or • Sodium Hypo...
about 6 years by Altereagle
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Drainage
Yes you do need to have the issue looked at. It sounds as if your perimeter drainage has failed. Most general building contractors would know how ...
about 6 years by Altereagle
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Maintenence
All decks need a certain amount of maintenance, as you know. In my humble opinion for the least maintenance with the best quality: Frame with gr...
about 6 years by Altereagle
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A really smokin' joint
Use course thread, pocket screw joints. I used to use dowels, in the old days, then moved biscuits. The abuse the doors takes pockets will outlast...
about 6 years by Altereagle
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Crown Moulding
Hi Bill, When you say two ceilings do not have 90 deg. returns I'm assuming you mean that they go up on angle from the horizontal plane. I have...
about 6 years by Altereagle
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oak stair treads
Yep, been there. The best solution I came up with was to use plugs I drilled out right from the tread stock, when you orientate the grain they a...
over 6 years by Altereagle
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coping
Yeah, good point whit. Especially on those upslope ogees right, typically you back cut around 5 deg. but in some situations as whit. is so adeptl...
over 6 years by Altereagle
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Crown Moulding
I hear you. That's why I did my site to begin with. I own the outlet here that sells crown & architectural mouldings, and install it every week pr...
over 6 years by Altereagle
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