Discussion Forum
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Clarification ie. “loose lay” vinyl
Does anyone have experience with using loose lay vinyl on concrete? We are trying to decide what type of flooring to put into an 11x16 guest bedroom in our…
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HD Allure ‘stick together’ or ‘click together’ vinyl flooring?
I am considering Home Depots Allure vinyl plank "wood look" flooring. They have the type that has a sticky glue edge, so the pieces stick together, then there is the…
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questions re. awning windows /n. climate
We are building a shop (heated) and want "manintenace free" (ie. no wood) awning windows. We are trying to find awning windows that open more than 30 degrees or so,…
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Pex layed in sand between concrete & insulation
In northern Mn, we have reasonably cheap off peak elec. and a common way to gain more heat sink - to even out the temps of a radiant floor system…
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Bath Fan Vent Freezes Shut
I installed a new Braun bath fan. used 3" well insulated PVC slightly sloped toward the vent on gable east side of the house. For the external vent all I…
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What makes a good faucet?
We will be installing a roman tub faucet (deck mounted). I also want the hand held shower attachment with it. I would like to know what are important features to…
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Choosing a deck mounted tub filler.
We will be installing a roman tub faucet (deck mounted). I also want the hand held shower attachment with it. I would like to know what are important features to…
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Cellulose actual weight
I posted here a while back regarding R50 or 60 being too heavy for 5/8 sheetrock ceiling 2'O.C. Thanks for the thoughtful replies. In calling the 5 lumber yards in…
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Cell. R50-60 ceiling weight concern
I did an archive search and came up empty so... New construction, I'm ready to insulate the ceiling - W trusses, 24" OC, 5/8 sheetrock, only screws used. In northern…
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insulating sheathing/ hardi plank/
I am new to this forum, an owner builder in Minnesota. So far the house is roofed and sheathed with osb. We have decided to use hardi plank siding. They…