Discussion Forum
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basement floor
I got to thinking about basement floors and thought of something. Why do we always pour concrete for the floor? Is there any reason that in a new basement a…
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Insulating around double walled pipes
Is there any sort of insulation you can use around a furnace vent pipe if it's double walled?
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Hardwood squeeks
I installed hardwood in my house about 3 months ago. The moisture content was anywhere from 6.8 to 8 percent. Fastforward 3 months and now I am getting some squeeks…
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Floor Leveler
Is there a good fair priced product that I could use to flatten out an existing concrete slab with? The current slab has a lot of dips and humps in…
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Bad Customers
Anybody here ever worked with a customer that could not be satisfied no matter what? How did you handle the situation? Currently I am dealing with customers that are complaining…
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taping and mudding
Why do you have to wait for the first coat of mud that the tape is set in to dry? What happens if you topcoat paper tape as soon as…
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Vaulted Ceiling
Can anyone explain why the sheetrock always cracks on vaulted ceilings? Why is it more prone to cracking than in the same room with a flat ceiling?
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Attaching wall plates on concrete
Whats the standard practice on attaching the bottom plate of a wall over concrete with in floor heat? I have always just used short anchor bolts and drilled really shallow…
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Hidden fastner steel roof
I can't find the proper way to fasten hidden fastner steel. The instructions just say not to overtighten the screws. What does that mean? Are we talking vinyl siding loose or…
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Hardwood flooring
I am currently installing some 4" maple prefinished flooring. It has had about a month to acclimate to the house. It's being installed over 3/4" fir underlayment that is over…