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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...
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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ViewsTom, 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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ViewsHere is a helpful link in establishing some defintional and functional differences between 'dampproofing' vs 'waterproofing' and the permeability d...
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ViewsYou 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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ViewsPiffin, 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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ViewsDark 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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ViewsOne 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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ViewsYes, 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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ViewsIf 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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ViewsEither 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...
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Views"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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ViewsThanks 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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ViewsYou 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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ViewsWhat 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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ViewsACQ 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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Views"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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ViewsDon'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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ViewsIf 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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ViewsNow 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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