Discussion Forum
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Converting SW Paint Formula to RGB?
I have some custom mixed Sherwin Williams paints that I whose colours' I want to duplicate in CAD software. I sent an email to SW Customer Service asking them for…
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What’s a typical GC’s profit margin?
Just wondering what a small residential/reno GC who subs everything would tack on for overhead and profit? 10, 15, 20%
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EIFS retrofit thickness?
I am a homeowner. I am contemplating having the the brick removed from our house (it is spaling badly after 80 years) and replaced with EIFS. My question is in regards to…
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Ottawa, Canada area?
I'm starting work on plans to do a major remodel of a 1700 sq. ft. backsplit. I'll need framing (including new roof structure), roofing, mason (cultured stone facade and maybe…
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Hanging rain chains without gutters
I want to hang copper rain chains to handle rain runoff from two small valleys off a porch roof. No eavetroughs (gutters) are going in so I can't hang then…
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Railing post to porch attach method?
Hey guys. I need to attach 6x PT posts to my porch framing. Had planned on lag bolting to rim joist but just measured it and have a question. The…
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Outdoor landing sloped at 1/2″ per ft?!
Quick and urgent question... Hired a company to redo my concrete front steps. My drawings call for 7 5/8" risers. He wants to put 7 1/4" (his standard form). I can…
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Good grief! Removing oil stain smell?
Had one of those mishaps that gives Murphy's Law a bad name yesterday. Bought a brand new matress on the way home from work yesterday and was carrying it up the…
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Footing for concrete steps?
I'm asking for quotes to build concrete steps and landing for my front entrance. Width of landing and steps is 6 feet. Total length (including run of steps) is about…
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Storage tip for bar clamps
Woke up all chiper and ready to put in a good day's work on the porch I'm doing in front of my house. First on my list was to put…