Discussion Forum
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low voc/non toxic polyurethene
can anyone recommend a low voc/non toxic polyurethene that holds up over time? new spruce floors. thanks.
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need advice leakproof chimney
mason is ready to go thru the roof and build the chimney. any advice for cricket contruction,flashing and asphalt shingling would be appreciated.
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sqeaky floors
i'm planning to use 2x6 t&g spruce for my floor. i like the look of spruce,but i am also using it to avoid the v.o.c.'s in plywood. in the…
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does pex contain bisphenol A?
national geograpic rercently had an article on toxins in the home. one mentioned bisphenol-A ,found in polycarbonate plastics like nalgene water bottles. the stuff may cause reproductive harm to fetuses,…
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24″ o.c. enough ?
in an effort to save lumber and insulate better,i want to stack frame 24" o.c. if i am building a 2x6 14' balloon frame with a let in ledger for…
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dealing w/ the possibility of radon
owner builder in northern new england here. before pouring a slab i'd like some advice on dealing w/ the possibility of radon. the fact that granite is around us means…
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footing size
the hole is dug. pretty wet, tiny bubbles of water rising in a few spots.building a two story gable using a 6'' icf block on a 6'' bed of stone, i'm…
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waterproofing an icf basement
i need to decide how to waterproof an icf basement. the peel and stick stuff the form manufacturer recommends(and sells,of course) or a double dimpled high density polyethylene air gap…
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interior/exterior footing drains
my excavation guy suggested tying interior footing drains into the exterior footing drains.i've heard this can lead to problems if the drain to daylight backs up.given that both drain tiles are at the same…
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VIBRATING ICF’S
i'm planning to do my own foundation,a rectangle 28x32, with icf's. any suggestions are welcome,but i'm really curious about the best way to vibrate the forms and concrete. thanks.