Discussion Forum
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Not sure how to fix this
when looking at the photos, the obvious answer is to add concrete,however, I think the new concrete will bust when the carpet crew put in their tack strips. Need to…
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carpeting over Cinder block walls.
Local YMCA has terrible echo in one of there aerobic rooms. Local Music company want big dollars to attach 16x12 roll of carpet on the cinder block walls.( they want…
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Problem client
I am currently trying to finish up a multi bathroom remodel and I have a client that has managed to find every gray area in a contract. For years I…
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manufactured stone over brick
JUst tore down a Bricked in flower bed that was toothed into the wall brick. They coated the brick with roofing tar to avoid water penetration. Instead of tearing down…
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roof over bay window
Ok..not looking for pity here..but I need to rant. I am a trim carpenter for the most part. I pride myself, however in being one of those guys that can…
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strength of cedar 2×12
Designing a gazebo. 10 x 12. I will be using 8x8 cedar posts. Gaz will have a hip roof on it (5/12). Do I need to double up the 2x12…
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treated lumber and pasta noodles
Just finished some dog jumps for a local training facility. There are also several more coming . Right now they look great and i want them to retain some sort…
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best way to store lumber
Drivng by a garage remodel for the last couple of days. I noticed that the stack of about 70 2x4s had been placed by the garage and in full sun…
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metal carpentry scribe
For years I have owned a cheap cheap cheap compass, scribe, divider for scribing countertps to walls or paneling aginst a brick wall oreven better..a stone wall. I t was…
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blind screwing PT deck boards
Finishing my deck tomorrow. I want to conceal the fasteners as much as possible. Aside from using fastening systems, how well does toenailing screws inot the lower corner work with…