Discussion Forum
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native decking
Hey Everyone, I have a client who has been trying to build his house with an eye toward green building practices. I'll be finishing a 550 sq. ft. deck. The…
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Valley/Ridge detail
Hey Folks, I have found a dozen or so articles about proper valley flashing techniques. They all cover the same stuff IN the valley with some minor variations. What I…
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bathroom exhaust vent, core drill
Hey Folks, Two questions: What's the best brand to use for roof mounted exhaust vents? I mean the flashing piece that goes under/over the shingles, not the ventilation unit, though…
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basement waterproofing
I have a client who wants to do something about water entering her basement through the walls. I recommended a full perimeter drain around the house, but that's financially out…
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best shingle removal tool
Hey folks, Any favorites for shingle removal tools? Tools to avoid? Thanks, Adam
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Looking for information on ICFs
Can anyone tell me what the hell is wrong with the search function on this site? I enter something like ICF (insulated concrete foundation) and I get 100 postings about…
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Irr. Hips, fiber cement siding
Hey Everyone, I'd like to send out a big thanks for all your helpful suggestions with my recent construction project which included a bastard hip roof and fiber cement siding.…
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Fastening fiber cement clabboards
Hey Folks, I am about ready to install fiber cement siding on a job that I am doing and I wondered about fastening it to the building. I have not…
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Hip roof questions
I'm bidding on a garage job where the main roof is 7/12 (2x4)man. trusses and the hip is to be site built 12/12 (2x8 or 2x10). I liked John Carrolls…
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Gutter questions
Hey Folks, I have a client interested in installing gutters on their house. The house is currently rented out and the owners are not able to remove the gutters each…