Discussion Forum
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Extending BI Gas Line from Basement into Attached Garage
My question is:Is there any code specifying whether a gas line breaches fire-rated frame wall between house and attached garage? Obviously I need to drill a 7/8" hole for 1/2"…
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Old(70’s) House, Sliding Patio Door…
Is it possible these days to buy a patio screen sliding panel door that comes with its own aluminum frame pieces? I'm talking an add-on for a patio door that…
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Through-roof Bathroom Venting
Lived in this home nearly three years. Last week, for the very first time, there was water coming in thru a bathroom vent after a very heavy rainfall earlier that…
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Drylok (& similar) for Basement Interior?
Slowly coming to grips with issue left behind after prior owner sold us the house we're in now. One was basement suffering water intrusion almost every time it rained.
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Spray-foaming a Roof?
Under conventional OSB/plywood sheathing under asphalt shingles, is it common practice (I'd certainly think so but that's why I'm asking!) to leave a ventilated air space of 1" or so…
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I Need A Way…
- to keep rain from running under my garage door into the garage.
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Small Fixed Window Retrofit
Honeydo list has installation of two small fixed 'accent' windows: http://m.homedepot.com/p/--DF2626CRFTWHV1500BLKPAT/202694569 - recently added. I'm up for it but for one question: Single-story conventional frame construction, studs 16" o/c., locations…
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Lube for Garage Door Hardware
Anything special? Different products for rollers / tracks / hinges? Maybe something that's not gonna stiffen up when it gets below 10°F? Or tend to creep onto the track outsides…
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Sweat-soldering Ball Valve…
Contemplating details of an upcoming DIY project - plumbing details: Couple questions I have: I've been told (and can understand why) newer ball-type water supply line shut-off valves are a…
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“Stiffening” Existing Floor
14' span, 1-1/2" x 7" (true as measured) Weyerhauser #1 KD fir floor joists on 16" or sometimes 12" centers in a 'factory' kit house built mid-70's. 5/8" T&G flooring…