Discussion Forum
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Missing Bookmarks/Missing Thread
I started a thread here a few days back related to my Firefox browser bookmarks disappearing from my PC,,,,, Anyway, I read a few responses, and I'm have a few…
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“Loud” bathroom
I'm working on a bathroom in a two story + daylight basement, four bed house (circa 1974). The bath is on the second floor, over the kitchen. The noise from…
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Backerboard over tub
I'm redoing a simple three pc bath. The room, currently stripped down to the studs, if 5x12 At one end will be a 5' tub. Backerboard will be installed above…
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Frost protected slab
Happy Friday, I'm starting a frame on frost protected slab type foundation monday. The plans are slim on details. I'm looking for suggestions on the detail where the wall/siding meets…
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Plywood box beams
Years ago, while working for a GC, we did a building w several plywood box beams for headers. I was young at the time, but it seemed like a great…
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Deep RO / Best Practise
Walk out basement remodel. Wall now consists of(from outside in): 10" block, 1.5" styrofoam, 2x4 wall w drywall. In the past, I've usually purchased a standard door, and extended the…
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Cedar Deck Board Spacing
I am building a deck that surrounds a pool. The surface is 5/4 x 6 cedar. The HO as requested that I install the deck w no gap between the…
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Kerdi Questions
I'm doing my first Kerdi shower. I've read all I could find and viewed Shulter video ( man, does that guy make it look easy),,,,, anyway - Maybe it's just…
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Building Adobe in AZ
I just spent four weeks in the Phoenix area starting a 1600 ft2 adobe addition. We have the footings, stemwalls and the underground utilities in. I will be going back…