Discussion Forum
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Bonding PT wood to concrete
We have a job which prohibits mechanical fasteners for holding the treated bottom plate of our interior walls to the concrete floor, because of the radiant tubing embedded in it.…
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“Wood Finish Awareness Form” (cabinets)
Here's a kick in the teeth: After 3 months of design, cabinet selection by my client, and discussions between myself (general & designer), cabinet salesman and clients, they pick a…
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Framing a handicap ramp
All, I'm designing a handicap ramp in IL. So far so good until I came to the bottom of the ramp, detailing the 2 railing posts on either side. I…
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Composite Handrail Bendable?
Hi, all Don't post much but I have a question- I'm designing a circular deck with about 17' radius. Fairly straightforward, except for the handrail itself. Can this material be…
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Curved Copper Cupola Roof??
Hi, all I'm building a 30" square cupola. It will have glass on 4 sides, and I am toying with the idea of a curved copper roof, but have never…
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Mounting a remod tub surround on drywall
All... Have a situation where fiberglas shower base was installed after drywall. The 3-piece surround goes on next, but is usually mounted directly to studs using the 1-1/4" tabs at…
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Cement Board as fireproofing?
Hi, all I have a zero-lotline situation that requires some creative thinking. I need to achieve a 2-hour fire rating for a framed 2 story building's east and west walls which…