Discussion Forum
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A question on construction drawings: Dimensioning
I wanted to put this question out to the group re: construction documents / plans that you often times have to work from that are provided by an outside designer…
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A question on interior columns @ entry to room
This is more of a design question and it's pertaining to a detail that I've seen in a lot of older houses. I have an old Craftsman-hybrid house that has…
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A structural question on brick fireplaces
This is sort of a weird question and didn't know where else to post it. Does anyone know if the firebricks that line the inside of a firebox are considered…
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Anyone using a Fein tool with the new Starlock mounting system? If so, any thoughts?
Fein (since I think April 2016) has a new mounting system on their MultiMaster tool (and all their others as well I think) called 'Starlock' that allows for even quicker accessory…
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Concrete Slab waterproofing
OK, first off, what I'm asking about is a 'hack' fo keep water from seeping up into an old concrete basement slab. I realize this is more than likely the result…
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Skylight framing question
In a previous life I used to be a carpenter but haven't done it for a long time so I don't trust my own judgment here; would like some feedback.…
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Plumbing vents and operable skylights
My city requires plumbing vents within 10' of an operable skylight to terminate a minimum of 3' above the opening. I think this is a fairly typical requirement; I noticed that…
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A roof framing question related to deck mounted skylights
I'm in the process for framing in some skylight rough openings before we re-roof. (It's an old house; the roof job will be a complete tear-off with plywood sheathing nailed over the existing skip…
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Anyone have any comments/experience with Velux Sun Tunnels or related products?
Does anyone have any comments or reviews of Velux Sun Tunnels or any other 'tube' skylights? I'm in the process of framing in openings for 3 Velux skylights before I…
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Advice sought for attic/roof venting
I would like to get some feedback on attic/roof venting. I'm getting a new roof in a few months. My house is 105 years old and it has a hip…