Discussion Forum
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Smelly insulation remedies?
I have a cathedral ceiling comprised of 2x12's with R38 fiberglass batt, foam baffles, and interior 3/4" 1x6 T&G. This system melts too much snow, and I have been considering…
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Best Composite for Dock Surface
I need a roll-in dock. I would prefer to use composite decking on the aluminum frame, but am thinking the span between supports will be too great for the composites…
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Excuse to buy a trailer?
I've got an excuse to buy a trailer, but am torn on open or enclosed. I am an architect- I don't need one, just want one. We are finishing up construction…
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Commercial guys cut corners?
On two jobs constructed this past summer, the contractors' failed to continue the tile backsplash in kitchen spaces down behind slide in ranges. I punched out the jobs and called…
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Best Beadboard Option
Which would be best interior wall/ ceiling finish for an unheated cottage in Ontario Canada- want smooth painted finish, v-groove 6" wide beadboard for walls and ceilings.... 1. Finger jointed primed 1x6 pine…
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MDF Beadboard in seasonal cottage?
The wife wants beadboard, 6"-8" wide throughout our new cottage. Place will be shut down all winter. Located in Eastern Ontario. I am looking at Nantucket beadboard www.beadboard.com installed in 4'x8'…
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Break metal amateurs
I have a cottage under construction. They cased out the window exteriors last week. Looks like garbage- exposed trim nails on the face of the break metal coil casings. So,…
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Do I need another subfloor?
Building a seasonal cottage. I am insulating the floor with 1-1/2" rigid insulation on top of a 5/8" T&G subfloor. Finished floor will be a floating laminate snap-lock system. Would…
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Cottage Foundation on Bedrock
How would you build the foundation for a 22'x34' two story summer cottage? The property is on a lake in southern Ontario, on a steeply sloping site with bedrock 12"-30" below…
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Adirondack Siding
I am an architect working on a 12 unit condominium building, at an Upstate NY ski resort. It is two story building, likely wood framed. I am looking to use adirondack siding…