Hmmm...never heard the term before...
Interesting. I've lived my whole life in New England and can't say that I've ever heard the term. Nor can I find (yet) a definition on the web. I a...
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about 9 years by treebeard
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stairs
If it's that steep, you might consider building a stairway along the side of the driveway from top to bottom. There's little that can affordably re...
about 9 years by treebeard
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Fees vary
Fees will vary from architect to architect, and you'll have to do some hunting to find one whose fee you're comfortable with. Even more important t...
about 9 years by treebeard
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PT Lumber...
...is not really necessary for the entire shed. You really only need to use PT lumber where the wood will be in contact with, or very close proximi...
about 9 years by treebeard
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It's in the glue...
There's fingerjointed lumber, and then there's fingerjointed lumber. The material used in each is generally the same. What makes the difference ...
about 9 years by treebeard
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That depends...
I don't really think it wouold lower your value. If the family room is a place where meals can be had, it's a plus. For the mother with young kids ...
about 9 years by treebeard
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Permitting
The level of detail and specific plans required will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In my area, specific plumbing and electrical plans are...
about 9 years by treebeard
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tunneling
If this is new construction and the footings haven't been placed yet, sleeves for the drains should either be placed under the footer locations for...
over 9 years by treebeard
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rainfall runoff into garage
There are a couple of items you can look into if you're looking to install a 'drain', and not just change the slope of your driveway.Try using a go...
over 9 years by treebeard
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To settle or not to settle... that is the question..
If your footings have been exposed during this period of cold temperatures..., perhaps. But it would be more likely that you would see heaving 'up'...
over 9 years by treebeard
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To settle or not to settle... that is the question..
While hairline cracking in a poured concrete foundation may be considered somewhat 'normal' due to the curing process, cracking due to 'settling' s...
over 9 years by treebeard
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Where do I find antique lumber
Around here, New England, when the kind of lumber you're looking for is required, we usually investigate architectural or home salvage companies. A...
over 9 years by treebeard
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asphalt driveway
The usual reason that an asphalt drive develops 'ruts' as you describe is an inadequate or improperly installed and compacted gravel base. Unfortun...
over 9 years by treebeard
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porch level with indoor floor?
I've seen as much as 20 inches of snow on the Cape...and not all that many years ago.If your porch is entirely roofed and screened, then you probab...
over 9 years by treebeard
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Can concrete footings & basement walls be poured at temp below 32
Yes, concrete can be poured at those temperatures, but only with concrete that has special additives, and only with site and form protections that ...
over 9 years by treebeard
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Enlarging a driveway pad
The severity of slope your driveway has would only present a problem regarding accessibility. A fully loaded concrete truck can access some fairly ...
over 9 years by treebeard
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Enlarging a driveway pad
Difficult to say unless we know a little bit more about your driveway....
over 9 years by treebeard
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Retaining wall
From your description it sounds like you have a substantial load on these retaining walls, both from the fill behind the walls and the vehicles par...
over 9 years by treebeard
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DEFINITION OF 2 STORY HOUSE
The definition of what constitutes a 'story' will vary from place to place around the country...even within your own state. If your development has...
over 9 years by treebeard
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Building Under an existing structure
That is, actually, a job for a professional. It can be done, though. The house that cantilevers off the foundation will have to be supported by bea...
over 9 years by treebeard
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