Discussion Forum
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bamboo barrier
Hi Folks, I'm attempting to contain some big timber bamboo in a fairly large area on a hillside. My problem is that the slope of the hill varies as it…
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best caulk available?
Anyone have some input on the best caulk out there for copper to stainless joints in a harsh marine environment?
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pitted glass repair
Anyone ever removed weld spatter damage from tempered glass before? How'd it go?
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wood finish
Anybody out there found a better product than Sikkens "Door and Window" for clear coating interior wood that will have a lot of UV exposure due to its being in…
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footings
Anybody here ever build a one story house out of 8" block? I'm wondering how substantial the footings have to be...? Also, has anyone ever done this with a structural…
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glulams
Anyone here ever try making their own glulams? I'm thinking of doing a couple at 6x28x35'. Im figuring clear material on the top and bottom and kiln dried in between.…
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solar hot water
I'm interested in setting up a solar hot water system with the vacuum tube technology. However, I'd like to do this away from the house itself. My question is, what…
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vapor barrier under rat proofing
I'd like to pour 2" to 3" of concrete over 6 mil plastic to serve as ratproofing under a house. My concrete finisher says pouring that amount of concrete over…
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scribing baseboard
I'm just wondering to what degree the finish carpenters out there take scribing baseboard. I'm trimming out some stain grade base on a floor that's not what you'd call flat.…
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tji rafters
I'd like to substitute tji i-beams, (or whatever they're referred to), for 2x8 rafters on a plan. Has anyone here ever used them in framing a roof before? I think…