New.
New to the Simpson Strong-Tie wood to concrete fastening system is the "Titen" fastening bolt. Much like a 'tapcon' screw, the Titen Bolt simply...
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Denatured alcohol
Tom, If you are still having problems, it is 'denatured alcohol' that will remove ink stains. 'Rubbing alcohol' won't do it. Wrong molecular struc...
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Helpful Link
Here is a helpful link in establishing some defintional and functional differences between 'dampproofing' vs 'waterproofing' and the permeability d...
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Engineering Study
You cannot even presume to get a sound financial cost for such an alteration without having a structural engineer examine and make the proper recom...
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Sorry for the delay
Piffin, sorry for the delay in responding. Away at a code training seminar all week. I would have to repsectfully disagree with your assessment...
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Dark Cabinets.
Dark cabinets cannot be lightened without far more work than you will want to do. Painting is usually the only practical way by which to lighten...
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Extension jambs
One normally makes the window jamb flush with the drywall by cutting and installing wooden extension jambs fasten to the window jamb. The finish...
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Yes
Yes, your finish nailer should hold the bead board ok as long as you adjust the pressure so the nails do not penetrate the board too much and possi...
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Water and a scraper
If you have a true popcorn ceiling and it has not been painted, you can easily remove it by saturating the ceiling with water then scraping the pop...
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Either will do with exception...
Either 3/8" or 1/2" drywall is allowed under the ICC International Residential Code, but this could vary by a local municipal variance. The exce...
about 9 years by homebild
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Hard work Not.
"It is darn hard work for anyone". Not in any of my experiences. Snapping metal form ties with a framing hammer is a very light duty and very...
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No Knickers. No Knot.
Thanks for the reply Piffin, but I can assure you there are no knickers here and far less any 'knots' in them from my 'end'. What you have expla...
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Describe the Problem in more Detail
You need to describe the problem in more detail. Are you on a public sewer? On a private septic system? Low flow toilets? What country? Size...
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Outside corner
What you have in your corners is a 'corner bead' and is typically only sued for outside corners. You can simply remove this product and either t...
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Do More Research
ACQ manufacturers suggest that ACQ lumber should be treated no differently than CCA lumber when it comes to painting or staining. Painting or st...
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What are my negatives?
"What are my negatives?" Cost is the main thing. If you want a fence why not consider chain link or another traditional fence design? A 's...
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Don't Do it Unless..
Don't presume this product is 'safe' and meets 'code' for your juridiction unless and until you contact your local building code enforcement office...
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Cracks
If you report your purported claim to the builder within the warranty period, the builder is obligated to consider any damage and correct in in the...
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Ask Your Inspector
Now is the time to get your Inspector's advice and not later. And what answers you will get will depend upon your code. For example, under th...
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