Discussion Forum
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best way to support exterior wall for foundation rebuild
Got into a basement remodel and discovered that one of my customer's CMU foundation walls had buckled and needed to be replaced. The length of wall is 16' with above…
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Furnace in hot attic space.
I just looked at a potential job from a previous customer (I sided her detached garage). She lives in the upper level of a 4 plex. The house was built…
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Capping a basement drain
I'm planning a basement remodel that includes demo of an old wet bar. Do I need to do anything special with the old sink drain, or can I just cut…
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Contractor’s role in insurance work
A customer contacted me recently about replacing siding and roofing due to hail damage. The insurance company says they will pay for a new roof (3 tab, 25 yr) and…
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Exterior trim at grade
I'm replacing a bunch of rotten trim and siding on a garage in Minnesota. For some reason, the framing is at grade, which doesn't make much sense with 6" of…
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Water-based finish for oak floor
I prefer to use water-based finishes when I can, but is it durable enough for flooring. My flooring contractor assures me that it's fine, but my customer has heard otherwise…
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Wrong screws for cedar
I just finished a deck using 2x6 cedar. In my infinite wisdom I used Primeguard Plus screws for composite decking instead of stainless. Stupid, I know. My question: Has anyone…