Discussion Forum
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Bonakemi Traffic 2nd coat app. questions
I applied my first coat of Bonakemi Traffic today .It looks pretty good but tI have a couple of questions before I apply the second coat. 1)Is it necessary to…
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Thermostat Wiring – Splice?
I need to move a thermostat. Can I splice the wires and only run new from the current location or must I run new wires from the furnace? It would…
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Window trim is it really necessary?
I am installing 8 1/4 " fiber cement lap siding on my flat roof mid-century modern home. I have installed new aluminum windows and doors that are 1" proud of…
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Proper Window Sill Pan Installation
My new 132" X 18" window came with a two-piece sill pan that, according to the mfg instructions must be installed. I've installed plenty of windows before but have never…
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Mirror Quality?
I'm planning on installing a new bathroom mirror as part of my re-model . It's 76" X 36" with 2 cut-outs for lights. The price quotes for this range from…
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Ordering IPE online? any experience?
While reading another post on ipe (link below) I saw links for online retailers. The prices are very good (even with the shipping) Does anyone have any experience doing this…
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HomeSlicker and shear strength
I am installing Certainteed 4X8' Fiber Cement Siding panels on my home. I've sheathed the building with 1/2" structural plywood and will be using Tyvek DrainWrap as the weather resistant…
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Rain Screen & Fiber Cement Siding?
I am installing Certainteed 4X8' Fiber Cement Siding panels on my home. I've sheathed the building with 1/2" structural plywood and will be using Tyvek DrainWrap as the weather resistant…
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“To Sheath or not to Sheath?”
I am installing new siding and all new doors & windows on my 1963 mid-century modern home. My question: Is it necessary or desirable to add sheathing, house wrap, etc.…
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calculating load?
I need a little help calculating support loads for a header beam I am replacing two 8ft sliding doors in my home and would like to re-configure with a single…