Discussion Forum
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Removing 1 of 2 top plates?
Hey guys, We're in a situation here where cutting out part of the bottom of the 2 top plates is looking like it might be necessary IF structurally sound at…
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General Insurance Questions
Hey guys, A couple of questions regarding Liability and Workman's Comp Insurance here. First things first...I am in California... Bay Area. I've been working for another another GC for quite…
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Foundation DIY Nightmare
Hey guys...some of you may find this interesting reading. I saw an article regarding this about a month ago in the San Francisco Chronicle website. I thought it was interesting…
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Website Templates??
Hey guys, Anyone know of any decent templates (free or for a fee), geared towards construction businesses? Yes, I've googled and come up with some results, but nothing that has…
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Engineered lumber for “exterior” use
Hey guys, We're working on replacing a ....pergola/arbor for a customer. The old one was comprised of 4 6x12's on the first level with 4x12's on the upper level. The…
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New Hitachi 10″ Slider Question
Hey guys, I just received a new 10" Hitachi Slider that was on sale last week on Amazon. This is my first Hitachi slider (been using Bosch). While unpacking and…
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Wines, Vapor Barriers and Hot/Cold Side
Hey guys, I've been doing some research on this subject and have come across a # of different (well actually 2) opinions on vapor barriers. As the title states, this…
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Concrete Block Filler (grout, cement)
Hi guys, First post here, just a reader so far. I'm planning on going with a crawlspace foundation. At first, I was thinking 3 to 5 courses (24 to 40…