Discussion Forum
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installing metal lath for stucco
Hi all, When installing metal lath for stucco is it important to install the lath vertically or horizontally? Another builder I know mentioned it had to be installed with the…
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Honoring contracts
Hi all, About 4 months ago I signed a contract with clients for a sizable job, about 250K. The clients put down a signing deposit. The job was to start…
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Finding Covered Duct Vents
Hi, Had a little problem on the job the other day. The duct locations were well marked on the floor sheathing but the finish floor went down before transferring the…
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MDO joints, filling of…
Hi, I'm doing an addition with the rear wall consisting of MDO and Fypon trim. I can cover the vast majority of the joints in the MDO with the Fypon…
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Craigslist.org hiring with…
Hi all, I've been having a heck of a time finding good help for some time now and it's really been hurting my production. So just for the exercise one…
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Job Box Clutter: Solutions….?
Hi all, My little business has been growing and so have the number of jobsite tools boxes. I have 3 now ranging in size from 30" to 48" long. They…
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Duct Guys cut the Double Top Plate!
Hi all, Some cowboy duct workers cut through the double top plate in two locations on an addition I'm building. They didn't notch it they just cut it right out,…
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Soil for Green Roofs, load capacity?
Hi, I'm hoping to do some green roofs eventually on a building I am part owner of here in Baltimore and I'm trying to figure out if the added load…
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Goldenseal. Anyone use it?
Hi, My contracting business is growing and I'm looking for a software program that can grow with me. I have been using OBPro but am looking at Goldenseal from Turtle…
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WTD: Semi-Skilled Carpenter Baltimore
Hi, I'm looking for someone who is intelligent, interested in learning new skills and methods. Should be able to at least frame a simple wall without much guidance. For the…