Discussion Forum
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dewpoint & urethane foam
One of my rentals (2 storey gable house, 2 upstairs bedrooms) has had serious ice damming problems. Improving the existing attic insulation seems like a logical solution, but I'm concerned about causing dew point…
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useful laminate trimmer features?
It seems to be time to purchase a 1/4" laminate trimmer. The DeWalt trimmers have lots of available bases: offset, tilt, seaming, more than the Makita. Is the standard flat…
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All’s well to Holy sh*t in 1min.
Gotta love it when this happens. Today, I was removing a partition wall from an upstairs room in a 15yo house. The house is heated with radiant floor loops, fastened…
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Solar: optimizing pitch/soffit
Hi guys - Is there a simple formula to determine the optimum roof pitch and soffit width combination that yields the most winter solar gain, while minimizing solar gain in the summer…
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Katz and quick-set glue on crown
Was looking at Gary Katz's Crown Molding dvd (excellent btw) and see he uses a two-part adhesive to pre-assemble crown returns. One mitred surface is smeared with 'glue' from a…
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moving heavy lath&plaster partition
Could you guys please advise on the feasibility of moving a heavy lath-plaster 2x6 interior partition wall? In a nice old house, this 18' wall needs shifting over by 4'…
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fastening 2x4s to CMUs
Next week I will be fastening 2x4s flat against a CMU block wall for a retail tenant in leased commercial space. Two rows of 2x4s actually, running horizontally. Later on, display…
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grouts types? walls, floors
Hi - wondering if two different grout products are used when grouting walls vs floors. All 'tiles' are slate from India - not my choice. In a small bathroom job,…
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angle drill-driver suggestions
Time to add a right-angle drill/driver to the tool crib. Use will be light reno/remodel rather than full-on plumbing/wiring work that hole-hawgs are made for. I think I'll stick to corded…
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TEKS fasteners for steel
New product report - for me anyhow. Used 'TEKS' self drilling and tapping fasteners today to attach wood onto steel. The steel was only 1/8" thick. I pre-drilled the wood,…