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You would end up with a double vapour barrier - not good. in your climate, the foam is better placed on the inside of the wall studs Google up t...
You would end up with a double vapour barrier - not good. in your climate, the foam is better placed on the inside of the wall studs Google up t...
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Viewsyes, the golden ratio 5/8 is the right one for visual comfort. Another is maximum size. The Victorians noted that humans will not generally us...
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Viewscomputer assisted Design is the way to go today. Softplan and Chief Architect are the two most widely used for residential work. They are object ba...
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ViewsMy first thought is insulation upgrade. This is something that can earn you a tax rebate and start saving on utility bills immediately with increas...
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ViewsThompson's water seal is a grossly thinned down wax product that lasts only about six months. By now, you should be able to clean this deck wit...
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ViewsI was one of the early respondents in this thread long ago and my attention has been re=directed here. I am truly surprised to see so much comp...
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ViewsIt is possible to nail window flanges over the foam if you are careful not to nail too deep and compress. Some builders use a wood shim directly be...
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ViewsBefore you get too invested in this project, check with your building dept and make sure it is permitted. A structrue that size would not be allowe...
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ViewsYour most valuable resource may be a book by Nash called renovating old houses. The influence predominant a hundred years ago would have been pr...
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ViewsThat is true. Adding blocking maintains the rule of running perpendicular by supporting the weak grain . I would not limt the discussion to plyw...
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ViewsThere should be ext casing such as flat stock or brickmold. You check that the floor is perfectrly level, then set a floor pan or Vycor to keep ...
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Viewsso is it a prehung withthe sidelites a part of the unit or are you attempting assembly and building jamb? Excellence is its own reward!
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ViewsFirst - is the rough openning framed? Is it the right size? Is it a plumb wall? or are you replacinga door already in the wall, and if so, i...
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ViewsIf therse are typoical locksets, all you need are a couple of screwdrivers. The instructions are in the package with the new one. Schlage is a dece...
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Viewsfoam is best, but expensive. The key is keeping moisture from contacting a condensing cooler surface. Either super insulation to isolate cool su...
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ViewsThere's paneling and there's paneling.... If you mean 4x8 thin sheets for walls that look like solid wood, you are probably right. It is beco...
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ViewsIt is not often we get to see gratitude expressed in online formats such as this. Be well. Excellence is its own reward!
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