Discussion Forum
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Max span for minimum load
I don't know if this is covered by any building code, I can't find it in mine (Ontario). What size framing do you use for spans that carry no load…
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Metabo drills prevent injury?
Greg Warren posted this discussion about injuring his wrist when his (cordless) drill bound up and severely twisted his wrist. I was told by a salesman that the Metabo drills with…
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XPS = double vapor retarder?
Okay, builders around here (Toronto) are starting to use 4x8' sheets of either XPS or PolyIso (foil faced) insulation on outside of 2x4" stud walls to increase insulation and decrease air…
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Roofing question: typical work methods
Neighbor had his house reroofed yesterday and I saw a couple of surprises - just wanted to get some opinions. I live in Toronto, so there's still small patches of ice in the shade. …
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Replacing/adding lintel to support brick
1) I want to enlarge a basement window so that it's an egress. Basement walls are poured concrete with brick exterior. Current window has a steel lintel, L-shaped profile, forms…