Discussion Forum
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sleepers
i am building an addition with a fairly flat roof (1/8" per foot). The roof material is standing seam coppper. I plan to have sleepers on top of the copper…
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adding a brick chimney to existing house
I am doing a home re-model that includes building a chimney and fireplace. The wall that has the chimney on it has been stripped back to the studs on the…
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building 101
I'm building a two story addition to my house and have a few odd questions. 1. Is there anything special that goes between the top of the concrete pier and…
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roof venting & insulation
I'm planning a small addition to my house in coastal South Carolina. I am concerned with the roof venting and the roofs insulation. It will be two stories and the main section will…
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t&g porch flooring
i am concerned with the construction of a porch being built for my father. the treated t&g flooring is loose under foot, flooring has been down three weeks. the flooring…
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treating treated pine ?
i have a two year old dock(p/t pine) over salty tidal water. the dock is in south carolina and gets full sun 365 days a year. the dock is 4' x…
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glueing treated
Does anyone know if there is a good glue for treated, probably wet, lumber? Also trying to figure best way to fasten 2X material to concrete block. The block has…
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fastening to concrete block
I an installing some windows and a door in a room made of concrete block. I have had trouble with the blue tap-con screws breaking. I have also had trouble…