Discussion Forum
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Room with radiant floor over unheated garage – where to place vapor barrier?
I've got a new build with Joist Trak radiant floor panels under the subflooring of a room over an unheaded garage. Normally the vapor barrier goes on the "warm side"…
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EPS or XPS under basement radiant slab?
I believe our code requires R12 insulation under a radiant slab. Most contractors around here use 3" EPS (beadboard) because its cheaper. My concern is whether or not it is…
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Exterior trim size?
Hi I am about to have my exterior window trim installed on our "craftsman" style home. Its a new build with 32w x 44h windows either singularly or in groups…
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hoods
I am looking for dryer hoods that have removable screens for lint cleaning. Just to be clear these are exterior hoods. I would prefer steel ones. Can anyone recommend a brand?…
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Blueskin window sill pan technique?
So my carpenter is prepping the window openings prior to the windows arriving. We are using Tyvek on the jamb and head, and Blueskin on the sill. Where we are…
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How to lay engineered flooring over new basement radiant slab?
Looking ahead to when we pour our basement radiant slab in our newly constructed home. I was wondering what is the best way to install engineered flooring over top? The…
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Pattern(s) for exposed rafter tails behind gutters/fascia?
Hi I am looking for patterns or photos of Craftsman style exposed rafter tails BEHIND a gutter and fascia. I can find lots on the web for gutterless/fascia-less eves but…
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wood for fascia?
I am getting ready to put fascia on my new home. Primed "combed spruce" is very popular here (Vancouver) but I leary about its durability. When I was young and foolish I once built…
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How best to grind high spots on concrete foundation wall?
Just had the walls poured and they are very good except for a few locations which for one reason or another couldn't be trowelled as smooth/level as desired. There was…
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Astro van
I am looking to pick up a small van for my compressor and tools. Does anyone have a 1995 or newer Astro van and can you confirm whether or not you…