Discussion Forum
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Screened porch on existing concrete deck framing q’s
I have an existing concrete slab on block walls on footings below frost that was built with the house, but never had a room on it. It's even on the…
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What criteria are used for sizing a beam
I have a W8x18 beam spanning 31' over 2 equally spaced columns (continous beam), and I'm investigating putting one column in the center and removing the two existing columns to…
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Replacement breaker for Gould panel
Does anyone know offhand if there is an approved circuit breaker for a Gould single-phase residential load center that isn't made by Gould? Did Siemens take over the product line? The…
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Electric conduit thru garage wall quest.
I need to get a 14/3/G NM cable from the basement into the attic, via an interior garage wall. The problem is that I can't get to the top of…
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Oversized Elect. Dryer Conductors
I'm replacing an ageing gas dryer with an electric. The receptacle was installed and wired when the house was built, about 12 years ago. The connection was never made in…
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Basement Egress Window Suggestions
My town's building department is requiring an egress window in my new basement office, soon to be started. I'm trying to minimize the size (it's on the side of the…
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Plumbing Soil Pipe Questions
I have to move a section of wall mounted 3" PVC soil pipe down about 7" to make room for a basement window. There is a cleanout just after an…
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Dry Joint (?) At Ceiling Q
I'm just finishing extending an existing partial wall the rest of the way through an existing room. The new wall framing is glued and screwed to the ceiling sheetrock and framing…
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Undersized Elec. Conductors Q
My 10 year old house has an in-law suite in the far opposite corner of the house from the service panel. There are a total of 12 duplex receptacles, 3 ceiling…
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Sheetrock/Framing Question
I'm extending an existing 2x4 partition wall, which only goes 2/3 of the way across an existing room, to meet the perpendicular wall, and will be including an opening for a…