Discussion Forum
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Raising sub floor
When I built the adition to my house I used a 5/8th ply sub floor. I understood that I would need at least 3/4" under areas to be tiled. Now…
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1967 interior wall construction
I wanted to report this and ask you for your experienced comments. This weekend I cut a 6' x 7' opening in what was the exterior wall of my house…
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Signing on
OK. I used to be Bob ex boatbuilder treading water An ex-boat builder treading water!
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Magnetic water softeners
I know this was discussed a few years ago. Canadian Tire, a Canadian iconic hardware/department store is now selling a 'magnetic water conditioner". It is supposed to cause minerals in…
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Electrical Panel
planning the renovation of our church. Our fused 60 amp service installed who knows when needs to upgraded. The electrician, yes we are hiring professionals has told our property chair…
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Basement Slab Question
I have a question on pouring the slab in my new basement. The basement has a T of footings supporting two interior load bearing stud walls. Based on what I…
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Protection of stud walls from slab pour
I need some advice with installing radiant heating pipes in the floor slab in my basement. I am a DIY-er working on a 1200 sq. foot addition to my 1600…
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Load bearing stud walls & concrete slab
I need some advice with the load bearing stud walls in my basement. I am a DIY-er working on a 1200 sq. foot addition to my 1600 sq. foot house.…
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Weather Protection for Sub Floor
I am a DIY and have completed the sub-floor for an addition to my house. As I am only able to work on the project for a few hours a…