Discussion Forum
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Borescope recommendations
Hey folks, Company is in need of a borescope for two warranty work issues. Looking at the ones for about $300. but unsure of their quality? Since it will be…
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Nickel or stainless
Hi Folks, The brass plated hinges that came with my exterior doors have given it up after three years in the Florida sun and rain. I'm going to change them…
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SuperintendentProject Manager Needed
Hello BT folks, We're looking for a successful residential superintendentproject manager for residential construction around the Tampa, Florida area. Experience in running home construction from the ground to completion in…
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Boring hole in CMU wall
Hey folks, Its been a while since I've been here but I find myself with another unique job and the need for some input. I'm installing a 10" diameter thru-the…
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Concave mansard roof projection
Hey folks, Looking to build one of these over an exposed set of French doors on the house. See attached photo. I'm thinking about framing it with 2 x 12s…
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Motion sensor exterior spot lights
OK, this is far from my normal more attempted approach at intellectual questions but has anyone found an exterior motion sensor light unit they really like and works well? The…
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Fireproof roof for generator building
Hi folks, I'm constructing a building for my aux. generator as I've previously discussed here. I've laid up the CMU walls and am now at the point for the roof. …
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Brick arch
Hi folks, I'm building a small building (6' x6' x 5' high) for an aux. generator and want to face it with brick. Any design guys that can tell me…
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Bad Contractors
Hey folks, I was in business for 14 years before going to work for the local building dept. and since then have been amazed at actually how many bad contractors…
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Use for certain junk mail…I’m serious!
Hey folks, After years of tearing up junk mail in a fit of rage or burning it in my fireplace as lighter paper, I had a moment of discovery today.…