Discussion Forum
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Treatment for new white cedar shingle roof?
I have just finished a cupola on the roof of a former church building. The cupola was the base of a steeple. The steeple portion was removed because of its…
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Flashing existing window trim
We have a 1910 vintage building with sawn cedar shingle siding. The shingles are applied over red rosin paper. We are going to replace the shingle siding with new cedar…
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Foam Board Insulation Technique
I posted this query in the "Energy, Heating & Insulation" folder and got two good replies. But I was hoping for more so I am reposting it here. I have…
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Foam Board Insulation Technique
I have been contemplating using sprayed-up polyurethane foam insulation for a remodeling project of a couple of rooms in a 1910 vintage house. The remodel will require gutting to the…
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RECOVER A WOOD FLOOR FROM TILE
We have a 1910 vintage building, a former country church, that has a tile floor, probably asphalt tile or vinyl tile, that was laid over a tongue and groove wood…
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Exterior foam board insulation
We are converting a 110 year old wood frame building, a former town hall and fire house, into a residence and want to keep the exterior as original looking as…
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I-Joists in old construction
I am rehabbing an historic 1895 wood frame building. I want to replace the entire first floor structure with I-Joists. All the sills have been replaced. The I-Joists will sit on…
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I-Joists in old construction
I am rehabbing an historic 1895 wood frame building. I want to replace the entire first floor structure with I-Joists. All the sills have been replaced. The I-Joists will sit on…
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Makita MAC 5200 air compressor
Anybody have any experience with the Makita MAC 5200 air compressor. I am about to purchase one and am wondering if I am making a good choice. It looks pretty…
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Removing Carpet Glue
I have just pulled up 525 square feet of carpet that was glued down over a 3/4 inch plywood floor. The carpet was probably applied in 1995, or about ten…