Discussion Forum
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Is it really a “double vapor barrier” when you waterproof the inside of a tub surround?
My question is in regards to the implications of applying a waterproofing membrane onto permabase which is installed on an exterior wall that already has insulation and a poly vapor…
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Header Methodology Q. for Framers
I have seen a few framers who like to stick all of their structural headers right up under the top plates, with the cripples underneath, and then one or two…
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Curved Arch-Top Doors Source
A house we are currently working on the interior for has a foyer with a semi-circular curved wall with 2 symetrical entrances into a library and a living room. Each…
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Prof. Referencesn Ethical Dilemma
I don't know what to do. I am currently employed at a small architectural office. At the moment, it is just me and my boss. My position right now is…
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Recessed Light Spacing?
I am going to be adding some recessed lighting in a kitchen with a ceiling height of 8'-4". The kitchen is rougnly 12 feet x 11 feet. The 12…
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soldering copper pipe please help!
I'm nearing the end of my rope here. Trying to solder the bottom of a ball valve onto a piece of 1/2" copper coming out of the floor vertically. Gravity…
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Main Breaker Less than total of Breakers
Just a question here to satisfy my curiosity. Why have I seen on numerous occasions in distribution panels where the sum of all the breakers is greater that the main…
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Anyone using Eagle Windows?
I was just wondering, we mostly apec andersen, and when the job calls for it we get custom sizes and shapes from their architectural line, which is essentially the old…
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Makita LXT Hammerdrill Worth the $$?
My Dewalt got stolen out of my car, but the Dewalt had crappy batteries anyway, and I wanted 18 volts rather than 14.4. Now I have a reason to upgrade.…
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crownmoulding
The problem people have with miters is that the wood will usually shrink and want to open up the miter at the bottom. The wood will shrink widthwise, perpendicular to…