Building Construction

Pls help re paint

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:36:57 -0400

Pls help re paint We live in the SF Bay Area, California. We are thinking of painting the exterior of our home.The exterior is stucco. We are using Kelly Moore paint.. We have already painted the trim / siding in "low sheen" swiss coffee white. W...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Insulating a roof with no crawl space

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:20:16 -0400

Just bought a home built in 1950. The roof I suspect has minimal insulation. To make the ceilings high, the builder has put in no crawl space and the rafters are visible from inside the house. The house is only around 1000 sq.ft. It is in San Jose C...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

stucco/wire lath question

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:19:39 -0400

I forgot to schedule for wire lath inspection and I went ahead and applied the stucco coats. During the final inspection, the inspection caught it and asked that I expose a couple of spots to check the nailing and he determined that the wire lath...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Wholesale Electrical Supply

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:18:45 -0400

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Electrical Professional

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:26:39 -0400

Electrical Proffessional with 10 years journey/master level experience in large residendial and commercial enviroments. Very strong prospect bid and close skills with my own established professional contacts. I seek an employer employee relationshi...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Circular Blade for Cutting Both Wood and Metal

Sun, 04 May 2008 12:51:48 -0400

I have some 2x4 panels I am using for a kitchen remodel. The panels are particle board wrapped and glued with thin gauge stainless steel sheet. I would like to cut them down on a table saw, but Im not sure what type of blade if any would wo...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Bosch Digital protractor

Sun, 04 May 2008 11:15:50 -0400

Saw this on TV this AM. "Cool Tools" on the DIY channel. This is not the digital level, but is used for determining angles and calculating compound cuts. Pricey for homeowners, but for someone in the business, itll probably save time money on ca...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Nails or screws for old cedar siding?

Sun, 04 May 2008 09:29:20 -0400

Im painting a house I just bought (my very first house), and I have a question: Several of the old cutnails used to hold the siding on are loose, and therefore the siding is loose. Im in the process of sanding now, but when I prime/paint, I wa...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Building an open roof over an existing patio

Sat, 03 May 2008 23:37:13 -0400

Im new to building things for myself but I tried and I have new respect for the people who do this for a living. I saw a design in a book and it called for 4 by8 beams with a box of the same around the perimiter of the patio and a checkerboard pat...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

spotting in painting on acoustic ceiling?

Sat, 03 May 2008 21:38:53 -0400

Am getting my house ready to sell and after removing some less popular features, now have some holes to patch and touch up. Patching them is no problem, getting the paint to blend in is. The ceiling is a flat offwhite and while I have matched the...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Basement water: Moving downspout water away fr...

Sat, 03 May 2008 19:10:54 -0400

trader4@optonline.net said something like: ...snip... i> A drywell would be my last choice, because besides being harder to/i i> construct, they have a number of problems. How big it has to be is/i i> one of them and depends ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Electric connect question

Fri, 02 May 2008 18:20:16 -0400

I need to connect two (dont know what gauge yet 2.0 3.0 ) electric cables together in such a manner that they can be disconnected in about a month after a complete new cable system is installed. I understand there is a clamp or other type...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

white styrofoam vs pink styrofoam as a thermal bar...

Fri, 02 May 2008 08:07:37 -0400

I am wanting to use a thin layer of styrofoam outside of the sheathing of my house as a thermal barrier... what i see out there (here in canada) is the standard pink (extruded) stuff and the white durofoam covered in a green vapor barrier which ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Wood-I or Open Truss Joists?

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:32:22 -0400

On 20080501, Robert Allison wrote: i> One of the most common repairs that we did was repairing open /i i> truss systems. They are only as good as the connectors, and they /i i> tend to sag over tim...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Making thread on bars.

Thu, 01 May 2008 08:47:56 -0400

Hi, I92m a medium size bolt producer. I do my bolts with straight bars and reinforcement bars. (I don92t use bars in coils.) I cut or roll a threads on bars and rebars. (mainly on rebars) Before cutting or rolling thread I have to prepare a hea...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Gate Openers

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:52:24 -0400

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Learn HOW Process Integrity reduced the overall co...

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:11:21 -0400

The need of hour of every construction industry is to acheive a balance between quality and costs throughout the integration of the entire supply chain including clients, professional advisers, designers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers of...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

starving of finance in Construction industry

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:41:30 -0400

drilling into rock

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:22:00 -0400

Hi, I want to build stairs on our land, but need to drill into rock (granite i think) in order to make posts to connect the stairs to. My question is... is there a drilling tool (preferably as powered and portable) that will drill through rock and ...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Wall Decor

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:19:26 -0400

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Re: Area rugs on carpets keep moving

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:13:35 -0400

Re: Area rugs on carpets keep moving ****************************************************** When I lay area rugs over carpets with kids around the area rugs move around and turn up at the corners and gets ruined. How can I keep these area rugs f...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Are the gaps in decking boards (PT or composite) *...

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:43:40 -0400

Ive spoken to a number of people who have put composite decks in and they followed the manufacturers suggestions carefully and ended up with boards that just "seem" too far apart. A friend of mine has these large gaps around his posts that I...... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Wood-I or Open Truss Joists?

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:35:22 -0400

about to order the floor joist system for my house, and have been hearing different things about opentrusssystems: they sound like having a drum under/over you, or: they will make your plumber/electrician (me.) weep with joy. any direct experiences...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Remove 13 ft. bearing wall - Beam choices?

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:06:07 -0400

Before I go and hire an architect, get building permit, etc. I would like to get a ballpark on what this might look like... I have a bearing wall (2x4 studs) which is 13 ft. long in my living room which I am thinking of tearing out and replacing w...... The post has 28 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

PVC Fascia

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:18:30 -0400

Anyone have experience using pvc fascia at an eave Im concerned about UV protection. ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

remodel

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:29:05 -0400

so now, we are replacing all the plumbing from the upstairs bathroom out, not taking out the old, just adding new. since we changed the whole layout, we have to set all new pipe, crawling under the house, etc. no real problems so far, just the usual ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Development problems of the intelligent building i...

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:12:53 -0400

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Need Quality UPVC Doors in UK

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:08:43 -0400

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Mold and Die Tool Design by Tool Makers

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:14:11 -0400

Mold and Die Tool Design by Tool Makers Quality 3D injection and diecast mold designs provided by migrated toolmakers for toolmakers. We guarantee the information you get is what you need to build tools at reduced costs. http://www.ogogo123sina.cn/M...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Kawneer Door - Offset Pivot Removal and Replacemen...

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:42:02 -0400

I need to replace the bottom offset pivot (door portion only). I want to know what to expect after I take the door off. The new 3/4" offset pivot comes with 2 different kinds of screws, in two lengths. A long hex machine bolt, a short hex machine ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Need help with Compact Fluorescent

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:45:04 -0400

Need help with Compact Fluorescent California Home Our vanity bathroom has a 26W Nutone Compact Fluorescent 2 pin light / with fan ceiling light. ( the light appears to be about 9 inches long) It is so dark with this light in the bathroom. I am...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

The real housing crisis is one of quantity

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:29:26 -0400

The REAL housing crisis is that TOO MANY of them are being built every day, bad mortgages or not. Mindless overpopulation (75 million annually, worldwide) is treated as natural. Nature is treated as expendable. People go about their business, talkin...... The post has 55 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Concrete guy with issue has an Asphalt question fr...

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:02:46 -0400

Since I have hopefully resolved the concrete pad issue I was wondering just how long I could expect a 34" asphalt drive to stay intact before cracking here in cold Minnesota. I asked the company who did the work because all the way across a 18 wid...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Shipping Container Architecture

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:14:45 -0400

Many examples of using shipping containers as architectural elements: http://firmitas.org ... The post has 11 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Buying a House or a Home?

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:04:55 -0400

A house is just that, a house, until someone lives in it. Thats when it becomes a Home. Theres a big difference. At our house, we always say our home is "well lived in." And, with a family of six, four of them being between the ages of 9 and 15, ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

plywood deflection rating

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:27:37 -0400

Im building a wall of storage shelving for my 45 record collection (appx. 20,000). The records are stored 200/box and each box is 16x8x9, weighing 15lbs. Will 3/4" plywood shelving 4 feet long support this load without deflecting, each shelve wi...... The post has 19 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Wind power plant

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:18:12 -0400

Hello I have a little problem. Ive got a private firm, the area which is surrounded by a fence. I would like to light this area with twelve 500W lamps. Could one of those wind power plants http://www.solarus.pl/cenniki.php handle it Best regards....... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Safe money with - water-bearing chimney boiler

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:20:59 -0400

Heat technolgy with verve. Since more than 30 years waterbearing chimney boilers. As the costs for energy explode and the responsibility for everyone towards the environment becomes clearer day by day, it is time to draw the consequences. And to ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

board and bat siding?

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:49:03 -0400

wanting to apply rough timber board and bat siding to a new construction, but my "thinking like water" mentality makes me a bit nervous about the vertical joints and the dimensional variations of the rough timber. how can vertical siding be installed...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Table saw recommendations please

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:34:11 -0400

I dont need cabinet makers grade. I just want one that is a 10" and has a fence that doesnt have to be dicked with every dam time to keep it square. I have this POS rockwell I paid WAY too much for at an auction, and it just has to go. The f...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: Basement water: Moving downspout water away fr...

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:38:40 -0400

trader4@optonline.net said something like: i> On Apr 12, 2:40 pm, "Thomas G. Marshall"/i i> wrote:/i i>> I tried that, but I just cannot keep my lawn cutters from squa...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

power washing house question(s)

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:20:49 -0400

ok, ive got a house with both vinyl siding and brick (real bricks) exterior. a apparently reputable (in business over 10+ yrs) company has offered to wash the exterior with a hot water/low pressure power wash. doing some reading on the web, it...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Paint - ?enamel over latex?

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:51:41 -0400

Hi, all, Is it bad to paint over gloss latex paint with enamel THe latex gloss used on teh trim and doors in the house doesnt resist staining or stand up to cleaning as much as Id like, but Im having a hard time getting info that I trust ...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Re: wall construction-

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:55:52 -0400

On 20080411, hawgeye wrote: i> Whats with all the firring /i Firring creates an airspace so that the radiant barrier can do its jobs. Without an airspace, the conductive heat transfer dominates, so...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Flickering lights on one circuit

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:27:28 -0400

In my study, my lamps will flicker every few minutes or so. I assume that I have some defect in the wiring on this circuit, or that there is a problem with my circuit breaker connection, or the breaker itself. So, today I went to the breaker box ...... The post has 17 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

wall construction-

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:45:13 -0400

can i get some input on what layers to use on a new (ecoish) construction in cold canada i am thinking of (from outside to inside) siding, firring, 1"rigid foam, 7/16"osb, 2x6 with white fibreglass insulation, reflective vapor barrier, firring, dry...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

DIY Jackhammers

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:15:56 -0400

A friend needs about 60 feet of a city sidewalk removed. I suggested he rent a jackhammer and Id help. Were both fit and husky. I plan to handle the hammer. Any tricks or techniques I should know about before I start ... The post has 25 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

strong concrete block walls

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:06:19 -0400

Hello, I will build a concrete block wall 4 blocks high for a garage. Three of the courses will be below grade. I want to make this wall as strong as practically possible. (I could not use a poured wall because of access problems). I live in a ...... The post has 14 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

(phew)...Ok, so if I want an 80 gal tank (not tank...

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:59:03 -0400

Ok, well having accidentally ignited what apparently is a chronic and highly thermal debate on tank vs. tankless, lets say for the moment that I am sold on the tank option. For a gas supplied house (from town, not a propane tank), are there any...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Old ceiling tile

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:05:15 -0400

Does anyone know the proper name for the old perforated beaverboard type ceiling tile I have only seen it in 12x12 pattern mostly in older buildings and homes. Thanks in advance. K ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here