Discussion Forum
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sips delaminating
I'm doing some repairs on a timber frame house with sips panels about 20 years old. A lot of water damage on one section of house. As I look around,…
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Bostich siding nails
I'm getting ready to put up 16+ sq. of white cedar shingles on the workshop, using Bostich "thick coat" siding nails. I've always hand nailed shingles in the past with…
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Berkshires finish carp looking for work
I'm a carpenter with a lot of finish experience, stair and rail work, cabinet installation, all types of custom woodwork. Looking for sub or contract work. Licensed and insured in…
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glass tile
My friend, also a contractor is ready to install glass tile on a job, with modified thinset. My gut tells me epoxy may be the way to go. Anyone have…
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rafter hangers?
Getting ready to frame the roof, double 1 3/4 x 16 LVL structural ridge, 2x10 rafters with 10/12 pitch to 4' knee wall. Do I need rafter hangers? The Boise…
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wall jack jitters
Building a 24x32 workshop/barn with 1/2 story above. Last week we raised the first gable wall with Proctor wall jacks I picked up used. I tried to learn as much…
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wanted, wall jacks
I tried this last week, but I guess it didn't go through. Looking for Proctor or similar wall jacks for raising framed walls. I'm in western Mass. Lee, to be…
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under floor radiant heat
Hello all. I'm new here, some great discussions. I'm a carpenter/woodworker with a recently purchased home in Western Mass. Looking to put a seperate heating system in 1/2 of the…