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Water Hardness Units
Need to convert lab results in mg/L to "Grains of hardness per gallon" (imp) in order to set up the rejuvenation frequency on new softener. Total hardness as CaCO3 is…
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Putty all dried up.
Just got out my 3 little jars of Minwax Wood Putty, all 3 are a bit dried up, not used for about 12 months. Does anyone know what solvent would…
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Green appeal, latest FHB
Wondering about the fireplace, details onp.74. Since when is it a good idea to pressurize the house to "minimize air infiltration"? Aren't we encouraging exfiltration? Doesn't that cause miost warm…
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cutting aluminum handrail
How to cut aluminum handrail parts? Have a small job to do using Regal handrail system. Not sure of best way to cut parts to length. Is there a blade…
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Best caulk for aluminum gutters
What is the best? I'm thinking silicone. Thanks for any info.
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Cost of operating Truck
Trying to estimate a remote job. Will be putting about 150 miles per day on truck, hauling maxed out loads one way (3/4 ton or so) all highway miles. Not…
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Extending rafter tails
I am actually faced with two jobs where clients want to extend rafter tails. The attached file shows a deck with a shed roof. In order to reduce rain getting…
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Volume of hopper??
trying to figure volume of a hopper (a truncated pyramid?) Top to be 3ft square, bottom 2ft square, height 3ft. Thanks.
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BURRIED CEMENT BOARD
A buddy is inquiring, He has styro insulation on his foundation. wondering if he can cover it with cement board, which would be partially burried, a few inches into the…
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screen porch framing
Hi all, Looking at a project to screen in an existing porch. Basically want to attach screen to walls underside of roof and posts.The deck is elevated, so need to…