Discussion Forum
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load-bearing capacity of a “rat-run” for various lumber dimensions.
Greetings to all. Can anybody refer me to a reference guide which computes the load-bearing capacity for a rat-run ? The variables would be: 1. Commonly available dimensions of 2x pine. 2.…
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conventional hot water heater for radient flooring
Hello Heaters and Coolers. Has anybody out there successfully used a conventional gas-fired water heater for radient floor heating ? I'm looking at an 840 square foot well insulated space…
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shingle shears
Good morning to all, I am shopping for a shingle shear. Looks like a paper cutter. Does anybody have a brand or design reccomendation? I'm seeing a variety, but job…
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Can I use sandblast sand to mix 3/1 with masonry cement type S?
.......it's easier to handle this bagged stuff than schlep the miniscule yardage of washed sand I need to make a 4 cubic foot pour. Money'$ not an object here. Maximum…
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Can I add both acrylic additive and coloring to redimix?
I'm ready to pour a new chimney cap with a mix of Sakrete plus an acrylic fortifier. I've formed up a nice overhang/drip edge, etc and want the visible part…
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Replacing a broken terra cotta chimney tile and over-the-hill chimney cap.
The top terra cotta tile/stack of my chimney has a corner broken off. Too much missing to cover with a bolt-on chimney weather cap from Home Despot. Ugly. I purchased…
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Coil gun, compressor purchase.
Read the archives on pneumatic coil guns, because it's time to put some roofs on. I have a collection of Senco framers and staplers. They've seen years of brutal service in all…
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load/dimension framing software
Good morning everybody. Chasing a ghost in the ether here. Found a simple, zero bells and whistles, software program that calculates the dimensions of framing members for various geometries, wood species and…
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New Boiler Install- Antifreeze or Not?
I'm installing a new boiler in an old farmhouse. I have the option of using antifreeze in the system. Does anybody know any reason why I shouldn't? It sounds like…
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excavating basement/pouring concrete
My project has fieldstone basement walls, circa 1840, good condition. dirt floor. 6 foot overhead. i want more. Rented conveyor. excavated 1 foot in 2 stages. Formed, rebarred and poured 2 foot…