Protecting Cedar Without Darkening Color
Have a look at this PDF http://www.wrcla.org/finishingcedar/pdf/Guide_to_Finishing.pdf From the western red cedar association http://www.wrcla....
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over 7 years by Altereagle
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stair trim
For the skirt? The run & rise should be the same, (except the very bottom step rise) cut a template out of hardboard of one typical rise & run (...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Base Molding and Archways
You stop each side, the jamb even when drywalled doesn't get cased. Alter Eagle Construction & Design http://www.altereagle.com/ | Construc...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Inside Mitre Cut on Crown molding
You have to find the angle between the cabinets. Go to installcrown.com and download the paper protractor to use with a T-bevel for a basic idea b...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Finishing nails for crown molding
It depends on the size & type of crown. Is it wood or MDF 3 1/2 or 5 1/2 kind of thing. Look on installcrown.com the difference is explained there...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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What is "spring angle"
That's why I put the link for you? It's explained there step by step with images explanations, examples & videos. Alter Eagle Construction...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Pouring Deck Footings!
No, mix it thoroughly. Read the instructions on the bag, pre-mix requires you to "mix" it. You need to get the aggregates suspended into the mix...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Massachusetts building code
Here is the code: http://www.mass.gov/bbrs/newcode.htm Alter Eagle Construction & Design http://www.altereagle.com/ | Construction & D...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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waterproofing 1st floor of 2 story deck
Check my deck site links there are 5 or 6 systems' web pages to look at there. Traditionlly it's duck boards over wet mop. If you are in the rig...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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mildew on Timbertech composite decking
Any wood or wood composite will require some maintenance especially in a wet climate on the north side... check the source: I found this at http:/...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Adding an arbor to my deck
If you are talking a two story than you need to measure from Finish floor to Fin floor. Typically the band will be approx. 1-2" below that, or 5/8 ...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Advantech
You could glue & block it, then nail the 6" o/c to the blocking. Check with your sruct. eng. & building inspector first though. I had an appren...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Crown molding inside corners w/o coping
If it's wood you really should cope & spring it in, if it's MDF then glueing is prefered use a PVA glue it's like welding it. The reason being ...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Wind Screen
"vinyl" dyslexic today I guess :) Alter Eagle Construction & Design http://www.altereagle.com/ | Construction & Design | http://decks-ca.c...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Wind Screen
I prefer Walpole fencing when I don't build my own, check them out online. http://www.walpolewoodworkers.com/shop/index.cfm?q=Y2F0ZWdvcnlfaWRlbnQ9...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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adding a patio doorbell
They all install a little differently and you never mentioned which manufacturer or type? Look at the instructions and on there you should find...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Simplest method for treating mahogany deck and fir railings
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, nothing is more frustrating than to have a brother treat our customers shoddily and have no respect for our...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Does this rise/run seem ok?
Missed this, (plus away on vacation and I moderate the deck forums not this one) you've probably finished already.. but when builkding the stair 9"...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Pergola Columns
If the columns are sound you could use an epoxy repair such as WoodEpox by Abatron. http://www.abatron.com Then you need to seal the redwood. I f...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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Patio Roof
I know it is common practice to attach the new patio cover over your existing structures roof, but really proper way is to build it free standing. ...
over 7 years by Altereagle
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