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[ 14 Apr 2005 16:20:25 -0700
] [ 152226 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] "Rich-out-West" - Re: Cutting larger timbers - M&S wrote: > We just finished a large cedar pergola for a customer which had tails > cut very much the way you are describing. In my opinion the only way to > cut them is with a router. Any type of bandsaw will be cumbersome and > keeping all the tails the same will be very tough but thats just been my > experience with portabands. The only way I could see the bandsaw > pr... |
[ Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:52:42 GMT
] [ 152225 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] "AutoTracer" - Re: Condensation - You have two choices, either heat the building above the dew point or keep the interior at the same temp as the outdoors by ventilating. Condensation will happen when the interior of the building cools at night but does not warm up as fast when the sun comes out. The warmer wetter daytime air meets the colder nighttime temp. of the structure and water will condense. As morning air war... |
[ 15 Apr 2005 07:25:22 +1000
] [ 152224 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] Troppo - Re: Home Inspectcion for safety, accessibility - "Sal's Dad" |
[ 14 Apr 2005 14:15:57 -0700
] [ 152223 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] luv2cmwork@gmail.com - Re: Concrete pavers / interlock pavers - I made a patio out of 18" patio pavers about 5 years ago (maybe more now). They still look like the day I put them in. Couple of things I did. 1. Removed anywhere from 0-8 inches of earth, to rough grade the area and bring it level with the existing house entry (sidewalk). 2. Added and rough graded anywhere from added approximately 6 inches of lime rock (small pea sized gravel, ... |
[ Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:32:09 -0700
] [ 152221 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] "minerva nine" - Re: Low-VOC plywood? - Thanks Rico -- I did think about using the 1 X stuff, but it's not an exposed location, and my understanding is that nominal lumber is exponentially more expensive than sheet material -- but maybe I'm wrong about that. What's your experience with the cost differential? -- M9 "RicodJour" |
[ Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:53:36 -0400
] [ 152219 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] "Sal's Dad" - Home Inspectcion for safety, accessibility - I am looking for resources or ideas, for a comprehensive inspection of my parents' home. It is an older two-family building, with 3 elderly (2 disabled) and two younger residents. The object is to identify and prioritize areas of concern, prior to developing a program of repairs, upgrades, and renovations. Some of the areas I have identified are: - Accessibility, particula... |
[ 14 Apr 2005 09:37:25 -0700
] [ 152217 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] "RicodJour" - Re: Low-VOC plywood? - minerva nine wrote: > So I have some clients who want to spec "clean" plywood for their project -- > specifically they want to avoid toxic VOCs in any plywood used in their > project. I can find a lot of information on the 'net about it, but no > actual *products.* Anyone know of a specific brand of plywood or OBS that > is low-VOC (low formaldehyde, etc.)? Thanks -- M9 h... |
[ Thu, 14 Apr 2005 11:22:55 -0700
] [ 152216 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] "minerva nine" - Low-VOC plywood? - So I have some clients who want to spec "clean" plywood for their project -- specifically they want to avoid toxic VOCs in any plywood used in their project. I can find a lot of information on the 'net about it, but no actual *products.* Anyone know of a specific brand of plywood or OBS that is low-VOC (low formaldehyde, etc.)? Thanks -- M9 . ... |
[ 14 Apr 2005 07:01:41 -0700
] [ 152215 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] tbasc@bellsouth.net - Re: HardiPanel Siding over Rigid Foam Insulation a no-no? - Furring strips at studs would provide solid nailing. Thermal bridging should be minor. Extra effort to cut foam to fit and to attach strips. TB . ... |
[ 14 Apr 2005 07:00:50 -0700
] [ 152214 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] "RicodJour" - Re: HardiPanel Siding over Rigid Foam Insulation a no-no? - Niko wrote: > My siding contractor tells me that the edge nailing of Hardipanels over > rigid foam insulation gives wavy edges as the foam crushes, and he > wouldn't recommend this combination. I am figuring just such an install > with 1" foam to give this older house some additional insulation before > re-siding, and the homeowner really likes the properties of cement board > ... |
[ Thu, 14 Apr 2005 10:43:31 GMT
] [ 152212 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] Matt Whiting - Re: Concrete pavers / interlock pavers - buywheels@hotmail.com wrote: > My apology for cross posting. > > I have a question regarding laying some concrete pavers to make a trail > at the side of my house. I am talking about those 24" X 24" type you > see in big box stores. > > Every book I read one needs to put a few inches of gravels plus one > inch of sand for foundation. When my neighbour did his two years back > h... |
[ 13 Apr 2005 22:54:23 -0700
] [ 152210 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] "RicodJour" - Re: Cutting larger timbers - M&S wrote: > RicodJour wrote: > > I'm surprised you're recommending hanging the router bit out. Where's > > the benefit? A good craftsman can figure out a way to do things > > safely. There's no need to risk life and limb for a stupid pergola. > > > > R > > > > When we go to 6x6's the tails are milled from both sides using a jig > that registers the two templates directly... |
[ Thu, 14 Apr 2005 05:13:25 GMT
] [ 152209 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] "World Traveler" - Re: Concrete pavers / interlock pavers - The large size blocks are difficult to keep completely level if you've got a lot of them creating a patio or a solid walkway. Especially for steps on a slope, I built frames for the blocks. Because of our sandy soil in FL, I used PT 2 x 6s to make a frame just big enough for 4-6 of these large blocks, then anchored the frame into the ground with 2' rebar. Then I tamped some sand... |
[ 13 Apr 2005 21:47:12 -0700
] [ 152208 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] "RicodJour" - Re: To cripple or not? - Tom Chou wrote: > Thanks for all the input guys. It seems the consensus is no cripple > wall. > I'm having plans done now and hope to get started soon. > You guys seems to know a lot, if anyone knows someone who can > do a small foundation for me (40' X 25') in So. Cal. please let me know! There was an article in Fine Homebuilding a while back analyzing the failures of cripple w... |
[ 13 Apr 2005 21:45:14 -0700
] [ 152206 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] "RicodJour" - Re: Replace with Steel beam - Beantown wrote: > > I am having a hell of a time finding someone to help jack up my beam > and re-support it. I have talked with (and had over for estimates) a > number of contractors, and NOT ONE of them will even pay deference to > the idea that the beam probably should not be jacked the full 1 1/2 to > 2 inches in *one* afternoon!! When I questioned one guy about his > "jack-it-... |
[ 13 Apr 2005 21:07:34 -0700
] [ 152203 ] [ alt.building.construction ] [ view full article ] "Stupid48" - Drainage under concrete patio - I'm planning on getting a concrete patio poured in the next couple weeks. It's basically 20 feet wide by 12 feet deep and will attach to the back of the house. There is an obvious drainage channel running in a half-cirle about 14 feet from the back of the house and it feeds out to the left and right of the house, down the sides and to the front of the house. Since my front door is... |
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