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Exterior door frame too low & sill ramp with no support, need help
This is my first door project and load bearing wall replacement. The door frame sits too low above the concrete patio and I have concerns with snow and moisture damaging…
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Which framing nails?
I need some help... Which gauge size nails to get for 2x4 framing? I see gauge numbers from 8 to 11. For nailing studs from the the side of sole…
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Concrete mix recommendation for filling out slab voids
Door framing was embedded into the slab and rotted out. What kind of concret mix should I use to fill out the voids? How long do I need to…
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Not just door replacement?
Contractor told me that he would be able to install 5' wide sliding door or a regular door with the original header and new 2x6 studs on each side. The…
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Building a custom house – How to start?
Hi, Being disappointed with the build quality of our current house and houses we have seen for sale I would like to have a small house built with better craftsmanship…
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How to fix wiring for garbage disposal?
How can I improve this straight wiring to the garbage disposal? (The garbage disposal is on the same 20 Amp circuit with the dishwasher. The dishwasher is wired similarly. I…
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Bay window remodeling question
Pics... There are no soffits. When it rains pretty much all the bay surface is exposed to the rain. Tops of the corner siding pieces are exposed so water gets…
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Tyvek over black fiberboard sheathing?
Our contractor will remove several rows of vinyl siding above the entrance door for some repair. However not all the way up to the roof, some siding rows will not…
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Tyvek first and then self adhesive flashing?
Our house has vinyl siding but NO Tyvek.
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Awning roof – flashing question
I would like to add some roof, awning roof, door cap, or a wider drip edge to protect the entrance door frame. How to tie (install flashing) these to…