Discussion Forum
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uPVC
For a high end residential project I am being pitched a steel reinforced uPVC product as an alternative to a wood clad.I am researching them and it appears an attractive…
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steel joists
looking for an alternative to LVL joists that have mechanical holes, we cannot use TJI or trusses without sprinklers.Just quoted metal joists, they came in 4x LVL, anyone have experience…
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concealed hinges
For an interior door order in new construction I am specifying concealed hinges.There are 13 hinged slabs (two are french) are up to 130 lbs on 5/4 jambs, framing is…
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contemporary trim detail
On a project I'm doing I want to do a contemporary trim detail I've seen but never done, so I'm not sure how to achieve it.Instead of a baseboard I…
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how to build a custom tile bathtub
Building a custom tile tub, base will be a wet bed with a cove where it meets the walls.- Schluter rep says they do tubs and it works fine but…
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rotted sill plates
I'm on a house where non-PT lumber was used everywhere for sill plates, needs to be replaced. Before I cut it all out, I know there are high solids penetrating epoxy…
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barn door tracks
Project needs 8 barn doors and a moving wall (2 outside fixed, 2 center panels move)High end contemporaryThe design intention is no bottom track if it can be reliably achieved,…
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Rough in electric brackets
Using a lot of led lights on jobs that have spring clips.rough in brackets i have found are +/- $11 each which is a crazy add.has anyone figured out a…
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smooth foundation wall
I have a foundation wall lining a basement stair that the customer wants a high end finish on. Old house, the stair is 28". The wall has water vapor but…
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Clean Cutting exterior horizontal lines
I have an issue I hope someone has an idea on.I need to cut straight horizontal lines on existing exterior siding at the bottom of a wall in order to…