Ck for rebar in concrete
Tiddrma, Thank you for the response. We have decided this is too much for us to do. We now have a structural engineer on board and should have an architect fir...
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Framing--Close In
Altereagle, Thank you very much. Building specs do not cover this. . .I know, we are dummies. I guess I better get a hammer out. Thanks again, nina
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by asmagnolia
Thanks Tomh!
You sound like you have been there and done that! I have researched almost everything over the internet that we are going to need to purchase for the house--I tr...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by asmagnolia
Tool to check for rebar/concrete
Can anyone recommend the most accurate tool/equipment to check for rebar in concrete? I know about the pricey ones used, but I thought maybe one of the more affo...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by asmagnolia
Framing,new const--Need general advice
We are building a house with a basement and 2 additional floors. There's a total of 5,862 sq. ft. of living space, 962 sq. ft. porches/balcony, garage 1163 sq. f...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by asmagnolia
Door Hardware
Bryan, Try going to: http://www.searchengine.net/Door.Hardware_ Exterior.htm I have had no dealings with any vendors listed. My husband and I are c...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by asmagnolia
Exterior Window Headers, 16"
Glenn, I was reviewing posts and saw where you had replied to mine about the headers. My apologies! I believe I have found a source locally. If it doesn't wor...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by asmagnolia
Insulation
Homebild, thanks so much for your help. Everything I have picked up at this site has assisted us sooooooo much. Because of your help, and others like you, we ha...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by asmagnolia
Dry Walls
Retisin, thank you again. I do appreciate your input. And no, we are not in MN or we would give that "painter" a call.
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Builder
Thanks for comments Retisin. The house just sitting there with nothing being done was so bad last summer/fall, that the builder stopped submitting draws until th...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by asmagnolia
Dry Walls/Subcontractors
Thanks for your response. . .you have been very helpful.
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by asmagnolia
Insulation/Sound
Checked into the insulation a little more and learned only that required to meet code was planned for our house. For the purpose of insulation (3 floors), what wo...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by asmagnolia
Builder
Thank you both for your comments. We have contacted an attorney and I am taking documents and plans in this afternoon. Our written agreement was that the contra...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by asmagnolia
Problem with Builder
My husband and I are having problems with the builder of our house that was started in 5/03 and still lacks about ? more months worth of work. It is 3 floors, an...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by asmagnolia
Dry Walls--New Construction
We are building a new home 3 floors, 6,000 sq feet, and can no longer count on our builder to look out for our best interests. The house will soon be ready for d...
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answersNeed 16" (Ht.) Exterior Window Headers
Our house plans called for hardi plank siding which we changed to vinyl siding. Plans show exterior windows with those really nice "chunky" window headers measur...
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by asmagnolia
Sound-New Construction
Our 3 floor home is almost ready for insulation. We have requested the builder include sound insulation, however, we can no longer trust the builder to look out ...
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answersupdated about 16 years ago by asmagnolia
dishwasher recommendations?
Consumer Reports list these 3 best buys: KitchenAid KUDIO1lL(BL)&Kenmore 1652(2)@$520 &Maytag MDB7600A(W)@$500.BUT,if you can put up with a little noise/l...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by asmagnolia
