Discussion Forum
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screened porch framing
I need some advice on a project I am planning. I built a deck on my house a few years ago with the plan to cover it and screen it later…
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Mimimal clearance recessed lights
We are building a timber frame home which uses an exposed t&g ceiling in the 1st floor which also supports the second floor (over the frame itself). This gives us no enclosed…
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Soapstone countertops
I am just about to order some soapstone slabs for my counter tops. Anybody have any pictures to convince my wife to take the plunge? I am going to order…
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Coating for blueboard
My foundation is insulated on the outside with 2" blueboard, which is glued to the concrete. What is the best way/product to use to coat the part that rises above…
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Need a moisture meter
Well, my wide plank white pine flooring is now stickered in my house, and the local rental place which had said they had a moisture meter was confused as to…
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Wide Plank White Pine
I am getting ready to purchase flooring for the timberframe I am building, looking for wide plank white pine. Anybody have any recommended suppliers in NH, VT, or MA? A…
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Drywall against Timber frame
I am drywalling the interior walls of my timberframe, and am trying to figure out how to butt the drywall up against the frame and get a clean tight joint. …
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Modine garage heater
I am installing a modine garage heater (Hot Dawg) and I was wondering if I can hook it up to a large portable propane cylinder, 100lb I think (it stands about…
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Venting
I have several questions which fall under the general area of venting: I have to install an air intake for my wood stove, and the "kit" which came from Jotul…
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Wide plank floor choices
I recently had a disagreement with my father over which wide plank flooring would move more (with seasonal fluctuations in moisture). I said oak would move more than white pine,…