Finger-Jointed lumber used for rafters?
That's not necessarily true. Finger jointed lumber is, indeed, made for and used interchangebly with sawn lumber for structural purposes...if and o...
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almost 10 years by treebeard
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Connecting steel i-beam to foundation
Well, I know Toronto is a bit of a hike from Bancroft, but if you have a local mineral collecting club (usually called rockhounds) members of the c...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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Garage Plans
First, try using a searcyh engine (like Google) and type in the words 'garage plans'. You'll find plenty of ideas, but if you want plans, you'll ha...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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Driveway Crushed Clamshell
You'll need to visit the fish market and find out where the clams are processed before going to market. Those that are processed for canning and no...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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Connecting steel i-beam to foundation
I haven't seen the flat stone trick, but everything else is normal. The steel beam is not usually held in place in the pocket by anything more than...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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tree trimming
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almost 10 years by treebeard
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Used Shingles to Pave Driveway
Haven't seen them in a hot mix. But I've seen ground (to 2"-3" maximum size chips) asphalt shingle used to surface the trails of state parks. They ...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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Pocket Doors
If it's the Stanley kit, there are pros and cons.Framing the wall with standard 2x4 stock on the flat both sides to allow room for the door to slid...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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schemati/design documents
If the document you signed for the design development phase of the project states clearly that the architect (designer) will provide both schematic...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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Herringbone Pattern
A herringbone pattern isn't really meant to be curved, but rather allowed to run parallel and perpendicular as it goes, being 'cut in to' whatever ...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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Drainage Problem
A curb or berm about 6 inches high at the end of your driveway is a good idea. But that will only stop the water, not divert it elsewhere. From the...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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Moving sewer pipe hole in block wall
If you bore (drill) the hole rather than bust through the wall with a sledge hammer, the integrity of the wall should not be compromised, assuming ...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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reseeding in the summer?
The best time is the fall for a number of reasons. But that does not preclude the summer as an opportunity to reseed. The summertime will, of cours...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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weed killers that don't harm grass?
Visit your local garden center and look for a broadleef weed killer without fertilizer that can be put down with either a rotary or drop spreader. ...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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driveway pavers
Yes and no...Unit pavers by themselves are impervious. They're made of concrete. What might drive a field of pavers to be considered pervious would...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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asbestos insulating furnace ducts--fix or remove?
Abatement will be more expensive, indeed.The question of whether you can leave the old ducts, as long as the asbestos encasulation is still in good...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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Architecture
A 3/12 pitch is too shallow for shingles, so you don't have that option. The only other 'asphalt' option would be rolled roofing. Not one of my fav...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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Architecture
Absolutely. The 4 foot depth would probably be a required part of your design for a building permit.The 4 foot depth is that depth to which histori...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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Is it possible to vault ceilings w/o removing roof
Frankly, I think it would be a whole lot simpler in the long run to remove the roof over the area you want to 'vault', remove the old and install t...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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rock walkway
If you were pouring a concrete slab, then I might suggest placing the stones in mortar. But with the (compacted, make sure it's well compacted) pea...
almost 10 years by treebeard
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