Discussion Forum
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How much weight can drywall support
The similar thread on mounting an LCD TV on just drywall got me thinking. I am considering installing a projector in my media room on the ceiling. Of course the…
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House is finally done
We recently moved into our new construction here in <!----><!----> <!---->Iowa<!----><!----> where I was owner/builder/GC. I received a lot of help and encouragement from the regulars here when I had…
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Brand of Humidifier
Any suggestions for a brand of humidifier? My HVAC guy has installed Aprilaire before but will put in whatever I want. The house is forced air gas heat, about 2500 square…
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Wainscot pictures
Here are a couple shots of the wainscot I just finished for our new construction. My trim guy (the great DougU alias Doug@es) didn't have time to do it before he…
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Help diagnose a leak
Last night we had a fair amount of rain and wind. This morning I found a 2' square wet spot on the subfloor of our new construction under a large…
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Spraying or rolling color coats
I apologize in advance if this has been covered before. I didn't see much in the archives or my FHB CD. I even went out and bought the Taunton book…
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Cracked whirlpool tub edge
We are doing a new construction and just finished hanging rock. My tile guy was out yesterday taking measurements and found a small half inch hairline crack in the front…
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Need to vent on fireplace
OK bad pun. I just needed to vent about the headaches I have been dealing with getting a fireplace installed in our new construction. I decided to go with the…
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A few insulation questions
We will be starting insulation soon on our new construction. Most of it will be straight forward but there are a few places I am not sure about the best…
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Source for R9 or higher flex duct
Local HVAC inspector is now requiring at least R9 on flex duct in unconditioned spaces. All we can get around here at the local supply houses is the standard R4.2…