Discussion Forum
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Window Thoughts on Old Work Install
Hi folks, My wife has been out looking for sliding glass windows. I have not taken any time to investigate the issues. She has narrowed the field down to two…
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Caulk or Not Fiber Cement Siding Edges
I have been given differing advice by home inspectors and installers on whether the interface where fiber cement siding pieces butt together should be caulked or not. What is your…
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Rusting Nail Heads
Hi folks, I own a condo that I purchased last year. I like the unit, but I am having problems with my siding. The builder usied standard framing nails to…
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Compensating for Changed Floor Height
Hi folks, My memory is going. I recall recently seeing a question answered in the FHB about adjusting the height of stairs to compensate for a change in flooring height.…
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Backing the Hip
Hi folks, I have been reading the book "Roof Framing" by Gross and I am curious about when one would use the technique of "backing the hip." In the book, the author states…
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Water From Faucet 10 Min After Shower
Hi folks, After taking a shower in my new condo, I get a surge of water out of the shower head about 10 minutes after the shower is done. I…
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Connecting a Wall to a Ceiling
I have a general question on installing a non-loading bearing wall in a room that is being remodeled. The wall must connect to the ceiling, which has nothing but attic above…
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Wall Building Question
Hi folks, I have a general wall buiding question. I want to put up a non-load bearing wall on my top floor. It needs to intersect the ceiling, which has…