Discussion Forum
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10 1/2″ stair treads
Does the IRC code on stair construction eliminate the use of 10 1/2" treads?. That is, it seems that the stairway organization has diagramed and define the tread width as…
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pocket door wall reinforcement
I installed a few pocket door frames for a customer. Before the rock goes up, I would like to add some blocking/reinforcement to the wall. These are the Johnson 1500…
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Schedule 40 Gray ENT used for plumbing?
Does anyone know if Schedule 40 ENT Gray conduit/pipe can be used in plumbing applications?
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exhaust vent location on shingle siding
Should an exhaust vent be centered on one shingle or between two. I know there is a correct way on this one. Think it might be a good idea to…
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rock and veener cost!
1,900 SQ FT. of drywall, hung with one coat veener finish. Cost =$4,200. Am I naive, or is $2.21 per SQ. FT. a little steep?.
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Drywall with Veener SQ. FT cost
I am looking to bring in a drywal/plaster sub to take a load off my plate, and am trying to figure out a ballpark SQ. FT. cost in Southeastern Massachusetts.
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bath exaust through 2X10 rim joist
I am installing a exhaust fan in a basement bathroom and the exhaust has to exit the house through the 2X10 rim joist. A 4 1/2" hole is unacceptable, and…
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Building Inspectors
Why are people content with having a Building Inspector be an elected position?.
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Fireplace Myths
I recently saw a "MythBusters" show, where they proved that a fire in a fireplace actually pulls heat from the house. Is this effect dramatically lessened by an air supply…
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HELP, ? Water supply pipe slope
In the middle of a rock hanging job, I noticed the water supply lines running across the ceiling visually and confirmed mechanically slope downward from the source before running up…