Discussion Forum
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Work-around bad garage bump-out shed roof
Hi all,The 1:12 shed roof on my garage bump-out has gone rotten and needs to be replaced. The shed roof meets the garage such that the garage gable ends do…
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Do solar panels require a shingled roof beneath?
Hi all,I plan to build a small utility shed, and I am considering making it with a shed roof covered with photovoltaic panels. What kind of roofing is required under…
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Finishing maple flooring: stain sealer + water poly?
Hi all,I installed maple flooring in the kitchen and need to finish it. One criticism of water-based polyurethane is that it does not soak into the wood, making the bond…
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Maple 2-1/4″ T&G kitchen flooring installation – center or wall start?
Hi all, I've read a copule of Taunton books on flooring installation, and they both suggest starting in the center of the room, with the tongues pointed in opposite directions,…
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Coatings for buried rigid electrical conduit
Hi all, I am burying a 25' run of 3/4" galvanized rigid electrical conduit to the garage. Should one use teflon pipe tape at the joints? For corrosion resistance, I…
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1930 Bump out floor joists, insulation & power
Hi all, I'm remodelling an original bump out on a 1930 bungalow. It is 10' 6" wide by 6' deep, fully enclosed with a concrete crawl space beneath and the…