Ck for rebar in concrete
Tiddrma, Thank you for the response. We have decided this is too much for us to do. We now have a structural engineer on board and should have a...
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Framing--Close In
Altereagle, Thank you very much. Building specs do not cover this. . .I know, we are dummies. I guess I better get a hammer out. Thanks again,...
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Thanks Tomh!
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Tool to check for rebar/concrete
Can anyone recommend the most accurate tool/equipment to check for rebar in concrete? I know about the pricey ones used, but I thought maybe one o...
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Framing,new const--Need general advice
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Door Hardware
Bryan, Try going to: http://www.searchengine.net/Door.Hardware_ Exterior.htm I have had no dealings with any vendors listed. My husb...
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Exterior Window Headers, 16"
Glenn, I was reviewing posts and saw where you had replied to mine about the headers. My apologies! I believe I have found a source locally. If...
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Dry Walls
Retisin, thank you again. I do appreciate your input. And no, we are not in MN or we would give that "painter" a call.
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Thanks for your response. . .you have been very helpful.
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Insulation/Sound
Checked into the insulation a little more and learned only that required to meet code was planned for our house. For the purpose of insulation (3 f...
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Thank you both for your comments. We have contacted an attorney and I am taking documents and plans in this afternoon. Our written agreement was ...
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Dry Walls--New Construction
We are building a new home 3 floors, 6,000 sq feet, and can no longer count on our builder to look out for our best interests. The house will soon...
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Need 16" (Ht.) Exterior Window Headers
Our house plans called for hardi plank siding which we changed to vinyl siding. Plans show exterior windows with those really nice "chunky" window...
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Sound-New Construction
Our 3 floor home is almost ready for insulation. We have requested the builder include sound insulation, however, we can no longer trust the build...
about 9 years by asmagnolia
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dishwasher recommendations?
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