Re: Compound Miter Calculation Help
You could have miter the base at the stinger first so it's running level then you miter that to the corner, same with the compounds for crown basically.
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Fiberon
I luckily switched to Fiberon with our decking business just before the Trex problems arose because I liked the density of the product. Since over the years I ha...
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answersupdated over 10 years ago by Altereagle
Crown molding • Top of cabinets
It's really about the type of door first. If it's an overlay, then typically it's 3/4 to the crown. If it's an inset then you match the set backs in most cases....
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updated over 10 years ago by Altereagle
Round Base
I'm assuming you have the 1" drywall corners with drywall return doorways. A molding supply store can match the base to round corners, we always use the radius...
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answersupdated over 10 years ago by Altereagle
Trex rep
..and what would that solution be. Alter Eagle Construction & Design http://www.altereagle.com/ | Construction & Design | http://decks-ca.com/ | D...
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answersupdated over 10 years ago by Altereagle
Pneumatic finishing gun use.
You would use a finishing gun, not a framing. Use a heavier gauge with a finish head nail that will penetrate your framing 1" If the elec. & plumbing is d...
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answersupdated almost 11 years ago by Altereagle
My humble opinion on your deck design
I would humbly suggest you talk to a deck designer / builder like our company. One with the years of experience to be able to know which types of decking work in ...
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answersupdated almost 11 years ago by Altereagle
Repairing the spacing an existing trex deck.
No I'm sorry Jackie, but it's not advisable to rip the decking. If it's possible to remove the fasteners (screws hopefully) without damaging the existing perhaps...
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answersupdated almost 11 years ago by Altereagle
Building a home in a foreign country
It's tough here never mind... I would humbly say, hire an construction supervisor you are comfortable with communicating your goals effectively and is recommen...
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answersupdated almost 11 years ago by Altereagle
Deck stair basics
There are quite a few stair calculators and charts on the net most will tell you the stringer length. I even have on on my deck site that I did years ago but my s...
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answersupdated almost 11 years ago by Altereagle
Building cabinet for wall oven
Your oven will come with the specs for the cabinet. You want to take into account the door opening on the oven, where it opens to, and the height. Typically we e...
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answersupdated almost 11 years ago by Altereagle
Deck load for Inflatable Pool
At 260 lbs per square foot you would need to get a structural engineer, a typical deck is designed for 40 lbs / sq ft.
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answersupdated over 12 years ago by Altereagle
Doug about octagons and our carpenter squares
Hey Doug did you know we have an octagon scale on our framing squares? Look for the dots and 5 10 15 etc. on the face of the tongue. Say you want to rip an oc...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Altereagle
Changing blade in a craftsman 10" contactor saw
It's right to loosen for saw blade arbors. You may be trying left like a normal nut & bolt. The reason being we'd rather the nut tightens with use rather t...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Altereagle
homemade kitchen cabinets flour bin lining.
Typically they are tin, but the solder would be lead based so... if you have kids and you find the solder loose that's not the best scenario. Keep the kids away u...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Altereagle
Building kitchen cabinet doors
If it's a hardwood panel typically a 1/8 no glue, Ply a 1/16, and MDF can be cut flush and you can use glue. If you are getting into pantry doors give the expan...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Altereagle
Installing molding
Typically you install a crown molding at the wall to ceiling. That is placed at an angle and cut at a compound angle. I have seen flat stock placed there too t...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Altereagle
Outdoor Bar
An 1" offset post base would be the best, like a simpson AB zmax (double zinc galv. coat)http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/AB-ABA-ABE-ABU.asp If yo...
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answersupdated almost 13 years ago by Altereagle
T1-11 is 3/8
Well as long as your ply is cdx it's the same structurally as T1-11. The grooves in T1-11 are to 3/8 so that is considered a 3/8 structural sheathing. You want...
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answersupdated over 13 years ago by Altereagle
T&G ceiling
No you want it to breath... that's why the vents are so important. We don't use felt paper anymore, it traps moisture. If anything we'd use a building wrap lik...
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