Discussion Forum
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Temp support bracket for 4×4 column?
I've seen this device before that is used to hold 4x4 posts vertical temporarily. It has 3 legs and costs about $100 IIRC.
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Rhino Tuff puncture resistant insoles are AWESOME!
http://rhinotuffinc.net/ is their homepage. Just wanted to post a personal review of this product (they are a little cheaper here):
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New beam and concrete footer pads with old foundation and slab details.
So I've got some new beams for my project that is changing my roofline and adding a real floor to my attic. To do this, I need to pour some…
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Some TJI Roof questions
I put these on the classic forum too, but just in case anyone doesn't hit both of them: 3249.1 My ranch house has an addition that creates a dead…
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Looking for roofer in Cypress, Cali.
I have a project where I am removing previous layers of roofing, insulating the roof deck, and redecking with radiant barrier and topping off with GAF white shingles.
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Another shout out to FastCap!
This is my second shout out to them - the first involved a no hassel replacement of a broken tape measure. This time, I had ordered some magnets for…
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How do you cut a groove in the bottom of a solid core door?
OK, I've got a router, and I've got a solid core door. I need to cut a 3/8" wide by 3/4" deep slot in the bottom for the guide. The…
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Vindication – Using screws in metal connectors
Remember all of our fun going back and forth about using screws in construction? Remember everyone who said you couldn't use a screw in a metal connector? Simpson now has…
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Help me plan a new roof that maximizes energy rebates
I've got a 1960 SoCal Ranch house with 3 layers of roof that has to go. It's about a 3.5 or 4 pitch, with 2x6 rafters 24" OC. It's currently…
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Using screen to block wind?
I was wondering if anyone had any insights here - I'd like to use floor to ceiling screens to reduce the airflow of the breezes that blow through my open…