Discussion Forum
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Crawl space insulation
A while back I posted a question about a "rolled plastic-coated insulation" for can be used for a code-compliant exposed installation in crawl spaces that a builder friend mentioned to me. He couldn't…
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Antifreeze in radiant heat piping?
Am looking for a overview of pro's, con's, do's & dont's of adding antifreeze to (radiant) heat piping. Thanks, Andrew
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Crawlspace insulation
I have both a question to ask and information to share. I have a difficult, but not uncommon situation with a (newly-purchased) 40 year old house that was built with…
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Crawl space vapor
I recently purchased a house, built in 1969, with a 2,000 sf unventilated crawl space. The floor is sandy gravel, and the perimeter walls are 3' ht conc block. No…
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Window install
A buddy of mine is building his own house, and asked me if he needed to shim the jambs of new window installations. He wants to rely on nailing only…
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Cast Iron “Going Bad” ?
Today I encountered something new to me, and I'd like to hear from others if they are familiar with it. I had a plumber out for an estimate on installing…
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T&G Ceiling
Can anyone provide some advice on tools and/or techniques for working 16' long T&G 1x6 v-grove boards on a ceiling installation. I am thinking that (a) there MUST be a…
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Shower grab bar/ existing shower stall
Fellow FHB readers, My parents have asked me to install a grab bar in theri existing fiberglass shower stall. There is no access to the backside of any of…