ledger
..actually Pif you can go to 10' @ 12" o/c with 2x6 (but who would), that's the code minimum though. I use 2x8 at 10' and like you only go 6-7 ft w...
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about 8 years by Altereagle
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Waterproofing an exterior deck so it can be tiled
Yes I've used a product similar once, and a contractor used it on my 1907 (I wish he would have just left it alone) entrance deck. Don't go there,...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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scratches
You shouldn't but it'll depend of the depth of the scratches & the finish. You should be able to take a belt sander and go from 80 to 100 then m...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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Adding it all up...
36 to the top of the counter top 18 inches to the bottom of the cabinets (19-20 if there is under cab light for the valance) That's 54" (4'6") mi...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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aluminum lawn chairs
I had good success when I put "painting aluminium" into google. The alum boats are painted all of the time, they seem to prefer the finishing coa...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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deck repair question...
If they are heaving the frost level most have reached down to the pads as you've probably suspected. You'll have to wait until thaw and look over ...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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"splinters"
Piffin works out here in CA as well, we just don't use a rough framing material such as pressure treat as a finished product, decks just cost too m...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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mosaic patio table repair
Which post were you refering to Cynthia? You may have better luck in the floor & tiles forum too: http://www.bobvila.com/BBS/Floor_and_Tile/f...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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Waterproofing an exterior deck so it can be tiled
I'd probably go with torch down & light weight conc. & mesh, similar to the "greenvalley project deck" on the AE site. http://www.altereagle.com/ ...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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Ledger size
2x6 P.Treated bolted as / the size of your deck. It should be 6-8 inches above grade ideally, but you can get ground contact PT that can be plac...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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Installing Baseboards around a curve
What material are you using for base, and around what size would the radius be for the circle? http://www.altereagle.com/ http://decks-ca.com ht...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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Stamped Issues
Let us know what you were thinking King, in case it comes up again.... epoxy right? 8^) http://www.altereagle.com/ http://decks-ca.com http://...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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Thin Set or Mud that is the question
By mud do you mean concrete? Thin set just to fill the uneveness on the bottom of the stones if it's over an specially made, already placed conc...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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Excel Spreadsheet
If you search the "fix it for'em" http://www.bobvila.com/wwwboard/wwwboard.html You should be able to find a link. If you don't the charts ar...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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Installing Bi-Fold pocket doors for Murphy Bed
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about 8 years by Altereagle
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Pergola Beam & Rafter Sizes & Spans
Off hand I'd agree with the 2x10 but 14'... plus it's cedar, that's got to be close, plus you need to apply the math on the elasticity when wet due...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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Attic ladder in a tight space
Typically you would use casing that matches your doors & windows and scribe it to fit... but, in your case (pun intended) I'd subscribe to selec...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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lauan, meranti, serai
http://www.rainforestrelief.org/What_to_Avoid_and_Alternatives/Rainforest_Wood/What_to_Avoid_What_to_Choose/By_Product/Plywood.html Plus have a ...
about 8 years by Altereagle
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concrete patio
There are sealers, but I'm not sure how much it will help you? The concrete would be acting as a wick and soaking it up form the bottom I believe.....
about 8 years by Altereagle
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Deck Roof
Have a look at my on-line projects, I think the "gardening Barn" would be the best for what you're after? Set-backs are local here in town it's ...
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