Discussion Forum
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Supporting a double LVL/flitch with wood or steel?
I just got done installing a 16' Double LVL w/ 1/2" steel flitch plate. Man it was heavy!!!! I dont want to see the support posts so I have to hide them…
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laying out and cutting jack rafters
I have been reading several books and articles regarding this topic. Some say to find the length of jack rafters you measure from the corner of the building (where the…
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Stair railings and making a pitch block
Ok I installed some oak railings and balustrades this weekend for a customer. I have done this a few times but in no way would call myself a stair builder/railing…
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Battery Tab Welding (rebuilding battery)
I've been thinking of trying to start a little side business rebuilding cordless tool batteries. Has anyone ever rebuilt their own batteries? I saw a few videos of companies who…
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Conservation Technology attic stairs….
Hello all, I want to replace my sagging folding attic stairs, and I saw this company that makes an insulated unit that has weatherstripping and latches that lock it closed…
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insulation between floors?
I have a full dormer on my house that I added recently. Downstairs I had ripped down the sheetrock on some of the ceilings to make way for pipes, wires,…
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Power roof ventilator fan……..
Ok I'm probably opening up a can of worms but I want to install one of these fans in my roof. These are the dome shaped fans I'm talking about.…
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using a framing square…….
I am really into the math involved in cutting rafters on the ground, but I have some questions maybe someone can answer. If I'm using a framing square and I…
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oil burner/boiler wiring……….
Hello all, happy holidays! I am currently adding a zone using a circulator on my Burnham boiler with a Reillo burner. I have three zones now, all using independent circulators.…
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How long did it take you?
My story: ripped off existing cape roof with attatched garage, new 2nd floor addition (4 bedrooms, 1 large master bath, 1 family room, 1 study, 1 5'x8' closet, 2 large…