Discussion Forum
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duct sleeve question
Hi all: I'm having siding replaced and we have removed the plywood ceiling of a small outside porch area. This porch area overhangs the foundation such that part of the…
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need experienced framer – Denver
Greetings: I need some work done on my home requiring an experienced framer. First on the list is to repair some floor joists that were cut in half for plumbing,…
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Tiling underlayment question
Greetings: I have an area off my attached garage that serves as an entry wall and on either side is a powder room and a laundry room. The total square…
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another fastener question – Simpton Ties
Hello again everyone: I'm not sure how upset or worried to be about this, so thought I would consult the board. I had a concrete patio removed. The upstairs corner…
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toescrewing 2×4’s between basement joist
Dear all: I'm installing some rigid foam between each joist in my basement in a cantilevered area that extends out from my basement foundation wall (see picture of proposed placement…
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fresh air intake into cold air return
Greetings everyone: I am looking at new 80% furnaces. I heard about new air quality recommendations towards increasing fresh air intake into HVAC systems. I have looked into ERV and HRV but…
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Q: insulating a cantilevered area
Hi all: My my kitchen wall has a cantilevered area that extends about one foot past the basement foundation wall. Recently, I had a concrete patio demolished that actually extended…
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calling french drain experts
Hi all: My home is in a neighborhood where the homes are all somewhat staggered down the block. In other words, the property of one home sort of slopes down…
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need EXPERT advice/replacement window
Hi all: I want to have some new Simonton 9800 windows installed in my 1990 home. Since I am having siding and trim also done, the installer will remove the…