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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 ...
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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ViewsSounds 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...
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ViewsThis 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 ...
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ViewsCan'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 ...
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ViewsAs 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: ...
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ViewsWood 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 ...
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ViewsYou 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...
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ViewsIt 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...
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ViewsThe answer for most US building codes is: 1) Use a faced fiberglass insulation between studs with the paper face going toward the heated living ...
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ViewsWhile 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. ...
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ViewsConsidering 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...
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Views"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 ...
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ViewsSounds 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...
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ViewsIf you have no experience pouring and finishing concrete, don't experiment here.Concrete sets quickly and is unforgiving and costs a bundle to remo...
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ViewsBOCA Code no longer exists.BOCA and other national model code agencies formed to create the ICC (International Code Council) a while back.Check wit...
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Views1. 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...
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ViewsSteek, Glulams, or simply laminated 2x10s or 2x12s glued, screwed and laminated can and will meet minimum deflection rates for loads in question.Wh...
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ViewsThe 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 ...
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Views"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...
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ViewsPerfectly normal.All concrete cracks despite rebar or wire mesh.What you are experiencing is completely normal and should be "fixed" and te builder...
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