Discussion Forum
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Looking for certain lag bolt
Anyone know if there exists a lag bolt that has an allen head (or similar) rather than the standard hex heads? If so, who sells them? I need about size…
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Exterior tile over deck
Building a tiled exterior balcony and wondering which water membrane type to use? This is not over a living space but I still don't want to be replacing this balcony due…
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Very Efficient gas heater for small home
Have been heating a small 2 bedroom 900 sf home (somewhat mild climate) for the past 10 years with a pellet stove which has taken a dump. Before replacing with…
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Kitchen make-up air, speed control…
Posted this on another thread and got no bites. Maybe someone hear can help me out. I'm installing a recovery air system in my kitchen and wanted to get some…
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Insulating hot water circulation
Have a fairly long run on a hot water circulation system. Any thoughts on the best possible insulation products. I'm aware of most types of insulation, I'm specifically looking for…
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Water Softeners
Started scouting for a new water softener and found hundreds of different brands. They all claim to be the best which I know can't be right. I would like to be able…
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Kitchen Vent-Wasting Energy-Solutions???
Installing a commercial type range/oven with a very powerful vent fan. Seems a waste to throw all of this home's heated air out the kitchen exhaust vent during the cold months.…
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Gypcrete Patch Job-help with mix?
Have light-weight concrete floors installed. Need to continue floor area in small area for tile setter. The company that poored the light-weight left us a couple extra bags of the Therma-Floor…
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Finished Floor Protection During Constru
Need to do significant interior construction including plastering. Floors are in and finished including stone, wood and cork. Any suggestions on a cost effective material to lay down and protect…
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Filtering Moving Air
I have a very large skylight above a two-story open entry. The amount of direct sunlight coming in can produce a significant amount of heat, especially in the summer months.…