Discussion Forum
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Flat Roof Over Garage – How to “Permanent” the roof
I have a 300 SF flat roof over the garage. It is pitched 1/4" per foot as planned. The roof was built 5 years ago with torch down roofing material.…
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Correct % humidity for wood floor?
I am going through my first year cycle on my hardwood floor (engineered 3/4" boards, 7" wide planks). I have a humidifier attached to the furnace to regulate the humidity…
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Gaps from contractions in new wood floor
My floor was installed in April '08 with 7 1/2" wide plank engineered Moabi (like brazilian cherry) wood. The flooring material was acclamated for 2 weeks in the house before…
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Glued Engineerd Floor to Gypcrete Failed
We had our 3/4" Moabi hardwood 7" wide plank engineered floor glued to gypcrete above my radiant heat floor. The glue was Parabond Millenium Series 2004 Premium Plus for engineered…
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Tile over plastic door threshold w glue?
Gang, I've got a good one here. I have flooring that goes up 3/4" from gypcrete butting against an Anderson french door. The problem is 3/4" high flooring does not…
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Smart to tile outdoor over concrete?
I've got an outdoor patio (450 sf) that is now compacted gravel (several feet thick as it is used to backfill against foundation wall. I want to pour 4" concrete…
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Kerdi ceiling ok for ceramic tiles?
I installed Kerdi everywhere interior to my shower/steam room, including the ceiling. I am about to install ceramic tiles to the ceiling, but read advice on Fine Home Building last…
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Grouting – Can I grout on top of grout?
The tile setter did a great job on my marble floor, but the grout work is not to my satisfaction. I prefer a grout job that is more level with…
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** New Wood Flooring Disaster **
I have 3000 sf of new moabi (Brazilian hardwood) wide plank (7 1/2") unfinished engineered floor installed over gycrete radiant heating floor. The planks are tongue and groove and the…
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Painting with HVLP or Airless Gun?
I have extensive crown moulding, 37 doors, and trim work to paint in a 6,000 sf home. I was going to purchase an HVLP to do the job. A painter…