Discussion Forum
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Turning tons of Sandstone rubble into stone veneer
I have tons of sandstone rubble on my lot from walls that were built wrong by the previous owners. I am planning on redoing the walls in CMU (Concrete block),…
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Repair brick veneer and wall sheathing from inside?
Anyone ever repair brick veneer over Celotex and stud framed wall? From the inside?
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Sand Blast or Soda Blast Attic Mold?
Opinions? First hand experience? Hi all, job is removing mold from underside of roof sheathing and rafters in poorly ventilated attic. Removing all mold infested batts, blasting undersides clean.…
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Scratch Coat necessary? Thin brick & Thin-set over extruded lath
Good morning, Interior installation of 3/4" Thin Brick veneer over plywood and extruded metal lath using Modified Thin-set. Should I use a Scratch Coat or just back-butter, press firmly…
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Trials Of Trim Carpentry
Follow the harrowing adventures of one man's quest to become a Master Builder (or at least a Competent Handyman) with no formal (or informal) training. Laugh along as our Hero…
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Cabinet Screw Blowout
Good morning all, any suggestions on repairing the face frame blowout? Considered glueing up the solution in the second photo but then I figure I'll just end up with a…
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Pittsburgh Area Cathedral Ceiling Rehab
Anyone in Pittsburgh PA with experience in jacking and holding a cathedral ceiling while collar ties are installed? I am working on a job that started as rim joist and…
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6 Tape Coats?…Welcome to drywall hell!
Hi all, Framing carpenter with more time than money lately. Working on my own bath remodel and figured, what the hell, I'll hang and finish my own drywall. Its a…
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Electricians: Best/Worst part of the job
For all of the electricians out there, new or old work, what do you like least about your job? What do you like most? I am considering moving into the field…