I'm framing a two story structure and need scaffolding to finish the exterior walls. Renting is too expensive. Has anyone built their own? I might need to buy...
I'd say that the most important aspect of the surveyor's job is to establish lot corners and setbacks. If the house is laid out incorrectly, then shift the...
Framers often scab a couple of two bys to the house and then run a 1 x 12 down the middle. But isn’t the future integrity of your body worth the money? I can...
Folks, we are considering getting !another! vehicle to help in our building process, and would like any inputs folks have on this. Some background: We have...
... Building your own scaffolding so that it is safe would be quite an undertaking in itself, and probably fairly expensive. I'd look into other options, like...
If you have one on-site, a forklift with plywood across the forks is sometimes is used as a temporary scaffold... ... -- No man's life, liberty, or property...
Warren, When we needed scaffolding last summer, we checked with our local rental place...surprisingly it was very affordable....$25/wk for 2 sections! When we...
You can actually make your own with some 2x4s and long planks. Make braces and nail them at the corners of your house, and lay the plank on top. When you're...
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I'm seriously thinking of using the pump jack system with 2x4s if I can get a plank 10' or longer to bridge the pumps. This...
Can anyone offer pros and cons between a slab on grade versus a full basement? The house will be in a cold climate (heating 8+ months of the year) on clay...
... We bought a used F150 (2002, 4wd) for the same reason - hauling supplies. It's got the long bed and will carry at least 35 sheets of 5/8" flooring plywood...
out of my 'knowledge are' and into dh's but I know he bought 'pump jacks' and used wood... ericgrog@... wrote: If you have one on-site, a forklift with...
... I did, years ago, to put cedar siding on a 2-storey cottage. I suspended 16' 2x4's vertically from bolts sunk into the rafter ends, via a steel plate...
This is your problem. If you do HVAC load calculations you will see the difference between a basement floor and slab on grade heat loss. The slab on grade...
... I'd think the full basement (with block or poured walls) would cost more, because it sits on a below-grade slab, so compared to the grade slab, u have the...
I have a similar issue. I purchased a SUV, Trailblazer, that will act as a car but also will haul a fairly heavy trailor, more than a 1/2 ton pickup. We are...
It depends - In a cold climate the footings have to be almost four feet so the common wisdom is that a basement, adding almost 100% more to the living square...
My husband found a fireplace for free. I guess the lady had it taken out of her house and replaced because of a faulty chimney. The fireplace is thick metal,...
... full ... There are major differences in the cost of building and heat maintenance. You need to do a serious approach regarding these 2 options. Claye bring...
On the fireplace is a model and serial number. Contact the factory for a copy of installation instruction. Install per the factories recommendations. If you...
ANOTHER POINT: MOST, IF NOT ALL, INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL NOT WRITE HOUSE INSURANCE IF YOUR FIREPLACE WAS NOT PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED. RICHARD BADGER...
Hello to all reading this post. I currently have a fairly new home and am interested in seeing if the stairs leading to the second floor can be refaced with an...
We went through this debate, and decided to go for the basement: Pros: 1. More storage space available 2. Easier access (repair) to pipes, etc. 3. Cheaper (per...
I agree, if the cost is the same, hard to believe, then go for the basement - no brainer. If the basement, however, costs an additional $50k, then a decision...
Hello to all. This group is an open book forum and is being developed so The "CRAFTSMAN" of their trade can share the knowledge and experiences they have...
Hi, My wife and I would like to add a small (approx. 14 x 16) addition to our house. I got a large supply of 8x8x16 cinder blocks for free, and I'd like to...
As an ownerbuilder, I've used concrete blocks on many jobs and it's a arduous task but not overwhelming. The trick is to take your time at every step in the...
Hi Group: Looking for a source for columns (fiberglass and cpvc), capitals, interior and exterior detials, etc...direct from the manufacturer? We'' be glad to...
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