Discussion Forum
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General Contractor needed – Kingston ONT
General Contractor Needed.. We are a architectural design firm located in Toronto Ontario. We have a client with an 1880's house on Wolfe Island, near Kingston Ontario, Canada. The client is looking to restore…
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1880’s farmhouse renovation – dormers?
Hello, I'm planning on renovating an 1880's farmhouse near Kingston, Ontario, Canada. I was wondering if there are any contractors in the area with experience in renovating these old farmhouses? I…
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carpenter ants – HELP!
It appears we have a problem with carpenter ants at a cottage we are working on . I think they are coming in from the forest. Our framers don't think that they…
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Siding comparisons
Siding comparisons? I'm building a cottage up north in Ontario Canada. I'm just about ready for siding and I want to save as much money as possible. There is about…
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what gauge of corrugated siding is best
Hello, We are working on a cottage and will be installing some 7/8" corrugated siding very soon. My question is what gauge should we use. These 7/8" corrugated panels are…
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Lightning protection
Does anyone know of a simple lightning protection system that is easy to install myself or with the help of an electrician. The house is in a safe location but…
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Plastic battens/strapping
I'm currently building a cottage with 7/8" corrugated metal siding on the exterior. I want to leave an air space behind the metal siding but I do not want to…
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Corrugated metal siding details
I am currently designing a cottage in Ontario, Canada near Georgian Bay. I want to use a 7/8" corrugated metal siding (galvalume) on the exterior. Does anybody know of a…
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Best way to insulate supended floor ???
Question: What is the best way to insulate a suspended floor with ground clearance issues on the underside. Note: This cottage we are building is on an island, so getting a…