boiler...size matters
A replacement boiler will vary depending on features and size, which will vary according to local climate, local labor costs and construction of th...
A replacement boiler will vary depending on features and size, which will vary according to local climate, local labor costs and construction of th...
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ViewsThe idea of putting a paint with any sheen on stucco does not make aesthetic sense to me. I have always used flat finishes on stucco, and don't ex...
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ViewsI agree with this approach. A new skylight can be purchased with a built-up roof dam or flashing. The new materials should be able to be sealed aga...
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ViewsThe roofer's solution is going to look really bad. You need to find and buy the materials to make as good a repair as possible. I assume this is ...
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ViewsI am painting a house using a stain blocking primer (Kelley Moore Acryl-shield 255) and Acryl-shield 100% acrylic paint. I tested for adhesion, an...
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ViewsI have purchsed lots of windows for both new construction and replacement. I never use the large retailers, but instead identify the quality of wi...
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ViewsI would use as little pressure treated lumber as possible. The sill plates in contact with cement floor or ground is about it. Any above grade fr...
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ViewsWe built a wine cellar and used a thermostat to control the electric power to a small AC unit that is used to maintain a contant temperature. This...
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ViewsTake a look in the yellow pages for a saw shop or small power tool dealer. Consumer saw bars come in various lengths and use just a couple differe...
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ViewsI'm not sure the Health Department has jurisdiction, or that codes even specify the design of permimeter foundation drains to this extent. The argu...
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ViewsThe sound comes from the floor moving against the nails the hold down the subfloor. Over the years, they have loosened up enough to let the floor ...
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ViewsThe standard flashing kits with roof windows are designed for a 3:12 slope. You have about a 2-1/4:12 slope. The windows can be installed on a fl...
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ViewsYour subfloors are inadequate and should be 3/4 inch minimum thickness T&G plywood or OSB. If you do not replace subfloors, the hardwood flooring ...
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ViewsThe initial boiling point of propane is -44 degrees F at 14.7 psia (NFPA LP Gas Code Handbook). You would need sustained cold weather below this p...
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ViewsGrant, floating a floor refers to a method of installation. It could include a wide variety of surface materials and substrates. Common surfaces ...
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ViewsPressboard is bonded with urea formaldehyde resin. Ammonia probably was not the best thing for that resin bond. I don't think sophisticated chemis...
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ViewsMaybe this is a trick question, but the tread width does not affect the riser calculation. You have a vertical rise of 23 inches. Assuming 3-step...
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ViewsTrusses will easily support your weight, as well as any engineered wind and snow loads, but they are not designed for any significant dead load on ...
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ViewsYou indicate that there is a 2-foot soffit overhang over the bay window. This strongly suggests the wall is a support wall for the rafters above a...
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ViewsFirst, don't try to disguise a poor tape and finish job on drywall. Even with textures it will be visible, but less than with a smooth finish. Th...
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