Discussion Forum
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Well pipe splicing underground
We had a nasty problem a couple of weeks ago when a splice in our well pipe failed. I'm trying to work out the best longterm solution and as a…
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4×8 live-edge fir mantel shelf
I got some very pretty 4x8 fir with live-edge to put on my fireplace mantels. The potential problem is that they aren't dry (in fact 30% MC according to my…
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Protecting ICFs between grade and siding; parging etc
I should have sorted this out a long time ago, like before backfilling my foundations I guess, but never mind.
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FHB #168 & Andy Engel’s basement floor technique
I'm about to do my walk-out basement floor Engel-style. I understand the use of foam, the taping, the double layer of ply BUT I don't see anything to indicate how…
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Basement slab design for wooden finish flooring
How do you design and lay the concrete slab for a basement where the finish floor will be wood? I'm wondering if there is anything different to a 'normal'…
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How far below slab should footings be?
I'm trying to work out how many courses of ICF (16.5" & 7.5" heights available locally) I need to use for a walk-out basement foundation wall. The wall height is…