Discussion Forum
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Its not my piece….
I have a wall that will be stone masonry that passes through a roof line and is supported beneith by a 4x6 lintel (per engineer specs). I am sure through…
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fir down (chase) and fire code
I have built a horizontal chase in the garage area that is approx 3x3 square in the garage of my new construction. This chase is to enclose the range hood…
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Leak waiting to happen?
So here is a picture of an attic I am finishing out. If you refer to the picture you can see the floor is level with the outside deck. An…
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Rough Plumbing not holding pressure
Is it typical for the rough plubing (drainage and vent pipes) to bleed off pressure or is this a big concern. I failed the first plumbing rough inspection with 0 pressure (min 5 psi). I passed…
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concrete slab – 4.5 or 5 sack?
Is there a real advantage to using 5 sack concrete when pouring an new residential slab or is 4.5 sack sufficient? The engineered plans spec 3000 psi min. Contractors state…
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Masons- Stone Veneer w / Chop stone?
Picture a 2 story home. ON the facade of the first floor, I would like to use a darker stone ledgestone veneer like "Elderado Stone" or the Owens Cultured Stone…
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Electrical Runs in New Constr w/ attic
What is the best strategy to accomidate electrical wire runs in new construction when the attic will largely be finished. If the wires are run as is typical, over the rafters,…
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sink with integrated drain pan?
Has anyone ever seen a NON STAINLESS sink with an integrated drain pan (like you would sit dishes on the side and the integrated ridges would drain back into the…
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Glue me or nail me? A wood floor choice
Any thoughts on what to consider when deciding between 3/4 nail down hard wood flooring and the thinner glue down type? This is new construction - pre slab pour and…
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Hurricane = rising costs?
I plan on starting construction of a new home in January here it Texas. Is the hurricane reconstruction going to make building materials skyrocket? Does anyone have experience with price…