Discussion Forum
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Leaking low slope metal roof
Hi all .... any help you can give would be appreciated! I own a house which has a wrap-a-round porch with a tin roof (soldered and painted). Years ago it…
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Recipe for parging
Just wanted to know what the recipe was for parging. This will be going on a rubble foundation wall on the interior of a basement. Would like to mix it…
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To prime or not
Hi all, I'm going to be installing some trim boards which then will be covered with aluminim coil stock. My question is should I first prime the boards or…
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Strengthening Joists
Hi all, I have 2X8 joists spanning roughly 15 feet in what will soon be a master bedroom 3rd floor. I would like to stengthen/stiffen the joists and the situation…
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Sparky question
I'm having a problem with a 3-way lighting circuit that has me stumped. The situation is a flourescent kitchen light being controlled by two 3-way switches with power coming into…
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Supporting brick veneer wall for additio
I'm planning to put an addition on my house in the not too distant future and would like to know how best to support the existing structure during and after…