Discussion Forum
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Dark Green Andersen 400’s
I've read many of the spirited window debates in the FH archive. As always, I learned a great deal there. However, I didn't see any discussion of a specific detail I'm interested…
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PT Wood to Steel Attachment
I'm building a porch that has a large span (24 feet) between posts. The span is so large that a steel I-beam is required. I plan on attaching a pressure-treated…
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I need a good way to move 6 yds of sand.
Ok, here's the situation.... I'm planning the exterior walls for my timber frame home. The house is near a busy road, so traffic noise is a concern. For a…
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Kure N Seal
I've got a suspended slab that's going to be exposed to the elements for close to a year. It's already seen about 8 months of weather and has, of course, several hairline…
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^%%!@#^!! – Failed my final
I'm building a house and workshop in rural Maryland. I have separate building permits for each building. I built the workshop first, to have a place to store materials and to cut…
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Should I hire this guy again?
I’ve been building a workshop for myself. Last fall, as I was preparing for the daunting task of putting 24 square of arch. shingles on a 14/12 pitch roof…
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Electrical Work – Follow Up
A few weeks ago, I posted a question here concerning the cost of installing a meter socket/main panel/disconnect in my new workshop. I thought I'd let you know how things…
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Question for any electricians out there
Hey Guys!! Haven't been around these parts in a long time. Hope everyone has been doing well. I've been working on my new workshop. It's a 28'x44' building where I intend…
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Anyone have experience with Lite Deck?
I recently priced an EPS product called Panel Deck, made by the folks who make PolySteel ICF's. Panel Deck is a foam form used for floors. You lay it hoizontally…
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Please Ignore this test
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