Discussion Forum
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cleaning soot out of water heater vent
I have a water heater that was run on propane for a few days while it was set up for nat. gas. The propane guy said I need to clean…
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floor leveler & lathe instead of backerb
Does anybody out there recomend using floor leveler and lathe over a plywood subfloor instead of backerboard? I have only used it on concrete slabs, and it seems like it…
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patching holes in a plaster wall
I am going to be doing some electrical work in a room with plaster walls, and although I have patched a ton of drywall, I have never worked with plaster. …
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ceiling joist blocking
On ceiling joist laps, I put a 2x6 laid flat between the joists for drywall backing. Do you need another block placed vertically between the joists, or is the flat…
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R value vs. U value
On the heating calculations worksheet I have, you need the r values of the windows and doors to fill it out, but the windows at HD and Lowes show U…
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Block edges of t&g plywood?
Would blocking the edges of t&g ply make a stiffer floor or would it be a waste of time? I'll be using 3/4 sturd i floor, with glue and screws, on…
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hip roof braced down to beams in garage
In my garage with a hip roof there are two 2x12/s, one under each of the spots where the hip and common rafters meet. They run parallel to the CJ's…
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sheating a house w/ raised foundation
When installing plywood sheating on a house with a raised foundation, does the plywood usually stop at the bottom plate, or does it go over the joists/rimboard? It seems like…