Discussion Forum
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Drywall taping question
When is a room too cold to tape drywall with good results? I am finishing an unheated addition in Minnesota. The heat (ceiling hung lp forced air) will be installed…
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Hardiplank siding installation
When installing hardiplank siding over 7/16 osb do the butt joints have to meet over a stud? I know this is probably a stupid question but while reading the installation…
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Window drip cap question
I am installing vinyl windows in a new addition to a detached garage. In the past I have trimmed windows and then put in a drip cap. For this installation…
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Peel & stick membrane for windows – size recommendation
I am installing windows in a new addition. I would appreciate any advice regarding the width of peel & stick membrane to use on the sills. The construction is 2…
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Roof truss question
I am in the process of building an addition to a garage. The new addition is perpendicular to the existing structure with a 4/12 pitch. I have hand framed a…
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Screen framing for a porch
I am in the process of redoing the screening on a porch and am looking for advice on construction materials/techniques for the screen framing. Previously I simply stapled the screening…
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Interior Door Construction
I am in the process of a major home remodel/rebuild. I would like to replace all the interior doors with cherry/craftsman style that I would build myself. After looking at…
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Who makes a good shower door?
I am finishing a major bathroom remodel and would appreciate any input this forum might have concerning shower doors. The opening is 48" and I am interested in a framed…
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Under tile heating question
I am in the process of turning a bedroom into a master bath. My home is heated via hot water baseboard. Originally I had planned to install an electric heat…
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Baseboard hot water heat question
I am finally at the heating stage of the addition I am putting on my house and need some advice. My home has baseboard hot water heat. How do you…