Discussion Forum
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Volume of expanding foam per can
Does anyone know the volume to expect from a can of expanding foam insulation? I have looked at several cans at lumber yards, and none of them give a clue.
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Coloring new concrete
I have a customer who has asked me to pour a small slab for a screened in porch. He said that he would like to have the concrete colored if…
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Mechanics lein waver
I am doing a bathroom remodel for a customer who asked me the other day if I would have the subs provide a lein waver so that their suppliers could…
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Unemployment contribution by Subs
Last week contractors in Kansas got a letter stating that they were liable for the unemployment contributions, penaltys and interest due from subcontractors if the sub did not pay his…
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Lifting wrap around porch
A customer has asked me to see what could be done to repair part of a wrap around porch on a 100 year old brick house, with a limestone block…
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Mobile concrete: experience with?
Today I met a fellow in the community who has a mobile concrete truck, one where all of the primary ingrediants are hauled dry in the truck, and are mixed…
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Stud and joist ghosting through drywall
A current customer has "ghosting" of studs, and ceiling joists showing through the paint on walls and ceiling. She has asked me to investigate the cause of this. I suspect…
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Stainig Hardi Plank siding
A customer wants to replace existing red wood lap siding which is showing age with something else. He suggested cedar, which I am not opposed to, but I suggested stained…
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Water and mildew damage to siding
Today I was asked to look at a potential job that is a farm house with Masonite siding that has gone bad, and mildew on the soffits ( see attachment). …
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Cost to install laminate counter top
From time to time I am asked for an estimate for installing laminate on counter tops. I don't do this often enough to have a good feel for what an…