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    siding a block house

    Removed 8” aluminum siding and found 1 x 2 furring 16” oc over concrete block
    Need to know the most affordable way to reside with double 4 vinyl siding thickness- .040
    1. Do I need plywood...
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    block house

    Removed 8” aluminum siding and found 1 x 2 furring 16” oc over concrete block
    Need to know the most affordable way to reside with double 4 vinyl siding thickness- .040
    1. Do I need plywood...
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    block house

    Removed 8 aluminum siding and found 1 x 2 furring 16 oc over concrete block
    Need to know the most affordable way to reside with double 4 vinyl siding thickness- .040
    1. Do I need plywood with...
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    Valet damage

    Hello
    On Feb. 28 2010 I went to a charity poker game at a local tavern restaurant in Ohio, the parking lot was full and I found a spot< I have met the owner and his son on occasion the son (25 year...
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    Bifold jamb detail

    Need a detail or drawing for a jamb and casing for bi fold doors
    Thanks
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    No I did not install the roof I think it is about...

    No I did not install the roof I think it is about 45 years old
    I just read the manual above and found this so I am not so sure if this is a good idea

    Keep all combustible materials away from the...
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    QQ Mop squeezers QQ four tits

    QQ Mop squeezers
    QQ four tits
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    Thanks for your response Have you installed them...

    Thanks for your response
    Have you installed them yourself and do you think there are any concerns with the fact that the roof is wood
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    Build up the granite with cement board if needed...

    Build up the granite with cement board if needed use some kind of metal schluter trim to finish off edge and carpet to it :)
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    You can use finish screws or maybe Velcro:)

    You can use finish screws or maybe Velcro:)
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    I would rest the cement board on top of the...

    I would rest the cement board on top of the shower pan lip.
    Fill void with thin set and let the tile hang down with a 1/8 gap at the bottom between tile and pan.
    Grout and caulk to finish
    Get r...
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    Caution!! Try a small amount of muriatic acid...

    Caution!!
    Try a small amount of muriatic acid with a brush and rinse well
    Use eye protection, gloves and well ventilated
    :)
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    Roof heating cables

    What is the best way to attach heat cables to wood shake shingles ?
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    Tile shower bench

    What is the best way to build a tile shower bench that is shaped like a rectangle with one end that is open, I don't know of the best way to waterproof the bench with the cement board and shower pan...
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    I agree with massplumber all though you will need...

    I agree with massplumber all though you will need to caulk between the plastic pan and bottom edge of tiles after grouting with matching caulk or it will crack
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    A razor scraper

    A razor scraper
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    First check to see if the tile is cracked or lose...

    First check to see if the tile is cracked or lose
    If it is I would tear it out and start from the sub-floor up
    If it is solid I would clean and scuff up the face of the tiles then apply a mortar...
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    You should first fasten the drywall with coarse...

    You should first fasten the drywall with coarse thread drywall screws
    In the plaster areas pre-drill with a counter sink bit so you do not crack the plaster
    If you use mesh tape you need to use ez...
  19. Try it some time you have to miter both together...

    Try it some time you have to miter both together with the same angle :)
  20. Sorry if I was not specific enough for you...

    Sorry if I was not specific enough for you Inspector
    Lay out and level the chair rail height at the top and bottom of stairs then connect the two top points of chair rail with a caulk line that...
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    The fan should stay and be vented to the outside...

    The fan should stay and be vented to the outside in most areas it is a code requirement,
    The mold may be from the moisture taken in from the existing fan.
    To keep the mice out you need to check...
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    I agree the flashing should be checked. If the...

    I agree the flashing should be checked. If the door is on grade the water could just seep in.
    You may have a issue with the slope of exterior surfaces
    A sealant should be used under the threshold...
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    You can scuff up the old tile face with a belt...

    You can scuff up the old tile face with a belt sander and apply MAPE KERALASTIC
    Latex additive then tile:)
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    New installation I would grout it all press it in...

    New installation I would grout it all press it in well and caulk after if you dont the vertical joints will be weak at the bottom and the grout helps fill the deep void
    Repair I would remove the...
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    Daltile makes dal-cim 500 crack isolation...

    Daltile makes dal-cim 500 crack isolation membrane this could be the product
    If this is the case you may still have some movement
    I would just replace the area as needed, and see how it holds up:)
  26. Lay out the chair rail height at the top and...

    Lay out the chair rail height at the top and bottom of stairs then connect the two points
  27. Open the walls as needed to locate mold growth...

    Open the walls as needed to locate mold growth then have it tested if needed:)
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    You should leave the damper in the firebox in...

    You should leave the damper in the firebox in tact:)
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    Heat the area slowly and be careful when scraping...

    Heat the area slowly and be careful when scraping the caulk residue
    Fill the holes with poly seam seal caulk to match :)
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    Sounds like the walls are already finished in the...

    Sounds like the walls are already finished in the shower area:)
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    Before you remove the floor and start over, take...

    Before you remove the floor and start over, take a small section of 2x4 place it over the bumps and try to flatten with a hammer. Good luck:)
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    Patch and sand all areas as needed, use a good...

    Patch and sand all areas as needed, use a good stain blocker primer and paint
    Get r done:)
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    Try a heat gun

    Try a heat gun
  34. :)ou can cover the insulation with plastic...

    :)ou can cover the insulation with plastic sheeting or some type of paper that will hold it up, staple to under side of joist:)
  35. You can put the plastic sheeting on the studs as...

    You can put the plastic sheeting on the studs as a vapor barrier over unfaced insulation
    Attach backer board with gal roofing nails
    Lay out wall tile
    Start with a level line at bottom of wall and...
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    :)here should be an air gap between the wall...

    :)here should be an air gap between the wall framing and the brick
    Usually the wall is framed on the flat side with lath attached
    Clean up I would use a wire brush and seal with common masonry...
  37. Are the batts faced with paper?:confused:

    Are the batts faced with paper?:confused:
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    Put in the sub floor first, if the area is used...

    Put in the sub floor first, if the area is used for storage add additional flooring as needed
    With the sub floor below the wall framing you have a full bottom plate exposed for drywall fastening and...
  39. If the wall area is very damp you may want to...

    If the wall area is very damp you may want to remove the wet, moldy wallboard
    Clean and dry out with fans. Replace drywall and finish:)
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    There are stainless steel cleaners and polish at...

    There are stainless steel cleaners and polish at home improvement stores :)
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    Youll have that if there is no gasket between...

    Youll have that if there is no gasket between glass:)
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    :)they make a blue tape for fresh paint and...

    :)they make a blue tape for fresh paint and delicate surfaces
  43. I would install the cabinet first Install the...

    I would install the cabinet first
    Install the bathroom floor before the toilet:)
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    Use a self lever from home depot mix it a...

    Use a self lever from home depot
    mix it a little loose with a drill
    pour it out and feather out the edges
    get r done:)
  45. install cabinets trim all doors and base ...

    install cabinets
    trim all doors and base
    prime all surfaces
    caulk / fill nail holes
    paint walls, standing trim then base
    ceiling grid / tile
    flooring and shoe molding
    get r done:)
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    Add 2x4 furing to undeside of joist to clear...

    Add 2x4 furing to undeside of joist to clear electrical:)
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    It's a perimeter drain system with a sump pump

    It's a perimeter drain system with a sump pump
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    Interior waterproofing

    Hi I am trying to find the correct way to waterproof my basement from the inside
    I do not know what the material is called that looks like corrugated fiberglass
    Installed on the lower part of the...
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    U can sand it out U have to go through many...

    U can sand it out
    U have to go through many grits of paper and finish with fine
    Good luck
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    Air bubbles are formed from mixing at a high rate...

    Air bubbles are formed from mixing at a high rate of speed
    Slow down drill
    If you use a light weight compound for the finish you should try to cover all compound areas
    So it will sand out ever, 90...
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