Discussion Forum
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Where to solicit bids for floating slab
I don't know if this is the format or not. I'm contracting a 24x36 garage. Grade is 17" difference in the 24'. Buiding inspector says 12" sidewall a must with…
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Cust. wants garage on floating slab
Customer wants a 24x36 16 o.c. garage. To minimize costs, he wants a floating slab. I'm trying to convince him to get a full 4' foundation. he insists it can…
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How do I carpet a stairway?
I ran out of money on my spec home. No carpet layers will do it on a derferred payment basis. Can anyone help me with carpeting a stairway. Don't worry,…
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Ã…djusting Fire rated door hinges
I just found out that the fire rated door in my new house should be able to be adjusted so that it closes by itself. Right now it doesn't and…
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Install prehungs in new construction
I just finished painting. Hardwood flooring is coming later this week. Do I install the doors now with putting a piece of 3/4 flooring under the jambs as a guide?…
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When do I drill a hole in my fingernail?
So I've been framing for about 5 years. Of course I've hit my fingers with a hammer but today I really hit my finger with a hammer. I've heard of…
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Step flashing question.
I"ve done a bit of roofing in the past but not much detail roofing. My question is in regards to step flashing. Everything that I read shows that step flashing…
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How cheap can I go with a generator?
I'm looking to buy a generator. At most, I'll be running a pancake compressor, circular saw and Milwaukee radio at the same time. Within the past week, I saw generators…
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I have to paint it?
I'm building my first spec house and now just realized that I have to paint it. Is there a company that will help me get a 3D view (2D would…
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Quartersawn flooring
I'm getting everything ready for my new first spec home. I'm doing most of the work myself so I'm splurging on a few items such as as cabinets and flooring.…