Discussion Forum
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Rough-in new bath with cast iron instead of PVC?
As a general remodeling contractor, I frequently have to do some plumbing as part of a bath remodel. This includes simple DWV tie-ins, always in PVC. My daughter and son-in-law…
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Roll-on waterproofing membrane
I was reading the thread on the Kerdi shower system and it got me wondering why nobody ever mentions the roll-on membranes like Red Gard and Mapei. I've used Kerdi…
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Problem with VCT Adhesive
About 18 months ago I installed some VCT on a concrete basement slab. Everything was fine for about 4 months (until cold weather started), and then some of the seams…
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Contemporary Bath Remodel
I just finished a small (5x8) bath remodel that was a pretty big job. The tile work was challenging, but I really like the coved tile details. I made the…
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Supporting a cast iron tub
Hello all- I will soon be replacing a fiberglass jacuzzi with a Kohler cast-iron tub. The tub itself weighs 250 lbs, and 60 gallons of water weighs about 500 lbs,…
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Deck Building Pitfalls?
I'm planning to build a low deck (24 in. above grade), and thought I'd ask if there are potential problems with three aspects: Below-grade window wells: Any things to watch…
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Angle Grinder Recommendations?
I need to buy a 4 or 4-1/2 inch angle grinder to do some tile work. They seem to be pretty inexpensive, so I'm willing to pay a little extra…
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New Festool Convert
Hello All- After coveting the Festool saw & guiderail system for a long time, I finally got a project where I could justify the steep price. High-end restaurant all done…
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Retrofit double pane in old sashes?
A neighbor has one of those fifties living room windows that consists of 12 smaller wood sashes assembled into a giant grid 3 wide by 4 high. One row of…
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Splicing into cast iron waste pipe?
Hi everyone. I know that the way to splice a pvc fitting into vertical cast-iron waste pipe is to use the banded rubber couplings. I just want to double-check that…