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Wood steps now and a wood ramp later makes the most sense. What you need to consider before the final plan for the house is built is just how a ...
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Sounds like a fair price depending upon the prep work and digging before pouring and steel mesh is usually not require for low impact concrete appl...
over 9 years by homebild
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Hammer Drill
This is usually performed by a hammer-drill in which a masonry bit is attached to a hammer-drill then the additional 2" diameter is drilled out in ...
over 9 years by homebild
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It is insulation
Can't recall the precise name off-hand but the principle is that dead air space is one of the best conductors, and dead air space contained within ...
over 9 years by homebild
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Vapor Barrier
As long as you used fiberglass insulation with a kraft faced vapor barrier directed toward the inside or heated side fo the room, the answer is: ...
over 9 years by homebild
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Hardwoods
Wood floors that have been waxed need to have the wax stripped before you do anything else. Once the floors have been stripped of wax it may be ...
over 9 years by homebild
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Remove sash and frame
You typically need to remove the window sash and frame. First remove the sash by loosening the hardware. Once the sash is removed, you will t...
over 9 years by homebild
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Drywall over paneling
It may be to your benefit to simply apply drywall directly over the tongue and groove paneling without removing it at all. A 1/4" Drywall applie...
over 9 years by homebild
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Answer
The answer for most US building codes is: 1) Use a faced fiberglass insulation between studs with the paper face going toward the heated living ...
over 9 years by homebild
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Not Possible
While it is possible to regulate voltage to an electronic device via a transformer, it is NOT possible to do the same for an electrical device. ...
over 9 years by homebild
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First Things First
Considering first things first, you need to contact your local building and zoning code department to see if you will be able to convert your garag...
over 9 years by homebild
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Footers drains
"Thanks for the info plumber tom. You pretty much confirmed some of my suspicions. I figured that the 3" perf pvc was the way to go if needed. Ive ...
over 9 years by homebild
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Electrical Concern
Sounds like loose wiring which may be arcing and creating the smoke streak you see.Have it checked by a qualified electrician if you don't feel com...
over 9 years by homebild
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Installing a new concrete patio - need advice please
If you have no experience pouring and finishing concrete, don't experiment here.Concrete sets quickly and is unforgiving and costs a bundle to remo...
over 9 years by homebild
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BOCA CODE for Stairs
BOCA Code no longer exists.BOCA and other national model code agencies formed to create the ICC (International Code Council) a while back.Check wit...
over 9 years by homebild
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2x2 framing on basement walls?
1. No2. Yes. Vapor Barrier Paint3. No.4. No. You should frame walls at least with 2x4s and use at least R 11 or whatever minimal fiberglass insulat...
over 9 years by homebild
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Steel I beam vs GlueLam
Steek, Glulams, or simply laminated 2x10s or 2x12s glued, screwed and laminated can and will meet minimum deflection rates for loads in question.Wh...
over 9 years by homebild
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Dew forming on new windows
The ONLY way the outside of a window will 'dew up' is if the inside of the house has the air conditioning running and the exterior air temperature ...
over 9 years by homebild
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Stain question
"What I want to know is if there is an easy way to darken the existing stain by putting on a darker top coat, or if this would not bond correctly s...
over 9 years by homebild
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basement 7 cracks new house 10 mo old
Perfectly normal.All concrete cracks despite rebar or wire mesh.What you are experiencing is completely normal and should be "fixed" and te builder...
over 9 years by homebild
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