chimney construction for woodburner
I recenly purchased an add-on woodburner for my gas furnace. I now need to build a chimney for it. I posted this in the masonry section also but failed to get a...
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Building a chimney using blocks and clay liners
I am trying to find some information about how to construct a block chimney on my 2 story house. I researched the web and could not really find any good graphi...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by homebild
Garage Footing Question
I am in the process of building a 28x36 1 story garage. The way my lot is layed out partial slope, we decided the best way to handle the excavating was to dig...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by RadicalSheep
Need Help, ITS BELOW 0 and my new lennox wont work...
I have a Lennox G51MP furnace. Just built this house last year and the furnace was installed in November, 3 months ago. Last night, it was 0 degrees out. When...
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answersRecessed lighting and attic insulation...
I installed recessed lighting in my attic and I put fiberglass insulation around them and on top of them. They are I.C. rated. Will this be a problem? Possibly...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by Tom O
Rough Inspection Questions....Please Help...
I have a few questions I hope someone could answer for me regarding rough inspection.. My area doesnt have their own code so it is my guess they use the NEC. ...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by Roger67
Clamps for plastic boxes???
Question on those clamps for double gang boxes and larger...Are the clamps already attached? I noticed when installing the double boxes that the knockouts are di...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by mikeozo
Clamps for plastic boxes???
I was under the impression that clamps were not neccessary for single gang plastic boxes. I did read somwhere that they are required for anything larger than a s...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by Tom O
Box Fill Question
I am using plastic single gang boxes for my receptacles. I am also using 12 guage cable. I have read that you can't put more than two 12 guage cables in a box. ...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by SAD
Outdoor Wood Furnaces...
I am in the process of building my own house. I am almost ready to have my HVAC isntalled(Natural Gas) as soon s I am done wiring and plumbing.I am considering p...
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answersHome Theatre Wiring
I was considering putting some some theatre speaker outlets into my living room in case I wanted to add surround sound speakers. What type of wire is recommended...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by Lawrence
recessed Lighting Question...
I have 4 bedrooms that I plan to install recessed lighting into.(New Construction) If I use a 20 AMP circuit, 12guage wire, would I be able to wire all of the ro...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by joed
Wiring a subpanel...
I have a 200 Amp load center in my basement. I am planning on putting a 100 amp sub panel in my upstairs utility room. I am doing this so that I can run my 2nd ...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by Lawrence
Basic Wiring Question...
By the way, when I wrote "I have 4 bedrooms on my second floor. I have roughly 10 receptacles and four 6" recessed lights in the ceiling." I meant that for each i...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by mikeozo
Basic Wiring Question...
I am wiring my upstairs bedrooms at this time.(New Construction)I have been looking at different ways of designing my circuits. I was hoping to get some thoughts...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by mikeozo
Info for new constuction chimney...
Does anyone know of any good books or website about constructing a chimney? I can't seem to find any information like a step by step guide on a basic chimney.
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by newhomeneeded
Gas furnace Leaking Water
My mother-in-law recently was having some problems with her furnace and had a repairman to come in and take a look at it.He looked at it and said it was beyond re...
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answersupdated over 2 years ago by BV017276
New Construction, Outlet lighting questions...
I am wiring my house and I have read many books on the subject. I was wondering if it is OK to wire a room as follows:Bedroom- I have about 8-10 receptacle, at ...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by Tom O
New Underground Service Help...
I am installing an 200 Amp underground into my house (New construction).Code calls for cable to buried in SCH40 Conduit at a depth of 30". Is it ok to put the pho...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by joed
New Construction... How many vents?
I am in the process of building my house. I am going to be plumbing it soon, and I was hoping someone can give me some advice.The house is 2 stories. I also hav...
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