Discussion Forum
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Outside Corner Cedar
Hello there, I've been asked to change the the exterior stain. The corners in the pictures are approx 7 years of age and the corners are starting to open up.…
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2×6 Deck Span
I've been asked to review the deck in these pictures to see if t's safe. I've had a friend run the deck dimensions through the Simpson Strong Tie Deck application…
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Tie Slab to Foundation Wall
I need a way to tie the slab into the foundation wall so that it does not drop anymore (it has dropped over 16 years about 1.5") causing a crack…
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Hard Soffit Issue
I've been asked to replace some fascia around a client's home. The fasica was starting to bend at the ends due to age. Once I removed the fascia I found…
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1900 Old Home Basement Floor Crack
I orginally got picked up to move the washer and dryer from the upper floor to the location shown in the picture. Needless to say I have found some water…
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Water Leaking into Dining Room
The outdoor patio is directly over the dining room and there has been some water coming though. The home was built about 30 years ago and there is NO rainscreen…
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Skylight in 7′ x 6′ Bathroom
The client would like me to install a skylight in the bathroom. The original plan was to place a Panasonic Whisper fan/light unit in the center of the celing. But…
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Wooden Fence Recommendations (painted)
Hello there, I am repairing a fence for a neighbour. The total length is around 200ft. It's currently painted brown. I will be replacing the paneling with 1" x 6"…
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Laminate Countertop Material
I am curious as to what people are making laminate counter top from. Particle board, mdf, etc.... I've read an article in Fine Homebuilding and they recommend 11/16 particle board.…
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MDF and Drywall Mud
I am going to be using a piece of 3/4" mdf to patch a rectangle approx 10" x 32". Long story but this is the best material for this application.…