Discussion Forum
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DryJoist Decking?
Has anyone used DryJoist (or similar) structural decking channels? I'm looking into waterproof decking systems, and am trying to gather as much info as I can. The deck will be…
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Deck ledger/shed roof intersection
Anyone got any details for deck joists landing on a shed roof? A client wants me to replace her existing second story deck, which has a ledger for 12 feet…
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What would you charge?
To coordinate a sewer lateral replacement at the house you rent? All I've done is spend maybe 1/2 hour on the phone/internet, and maybe another 1/2 hour meeting three plumbers…
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Wanted: dump trailer, Norcal
Anyone got a line on a good-quality dumping trailer in northern california? thanks, k
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Simpson Strong-Tie
Does anybody know what's going on with Simpson? Both the Company and Barclay? (Mostly because of Barclay- it has been a family business for 60 years, after all). k
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Buddy Rhodes Paste
How well matched is the paste to the final cured concrete of the same color? We did a counter in "slate" coloring, and the paste is quite a bit lighter…
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What happens when you mix
...uncured glazing compound and fresh polyurethane sealant? I was using some "33" to fill some screw head holes around a window repair, and some of the holes were pretty close…
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Median price math?
"Home prices continue to decline in March" is the big banner headline in the New York Times article. Minneapolis in particular has suffered a 23% march 08 to march 09…
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Concrete Color Match
Does anyone have a recipe for matching the grey color of old (60-80 yr. old) sidewalk? How much lampblack per yard of concrete? I realize there's a big variation, just…
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How do I verify lo-flo toilet
Is there a way to verify whether an existing toilet is lo-flo or not? The toilet in question is a crane, with a mark in the tank that says: Apr.…