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08-01-20, 06:57 PM
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That is the bottom part of a multi part shower...

That is the bottom part of a multi part shower drain. It should be determined which level in grade. Set the flange you have with previously mentioned fernco couplings. You would then add a...
08-01-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,025
Posted By czizzi

If it is a mud bed, as long as it is solid and...

If it is a mud bed, as long as it is solid and not crumbling in anyway, you can tile directly over it.

Logic - you have a cement mud bed, why would you put another layer of cement over it in order...
Replies: 9
Views: 585
Posted By czizzi

4 4X4's with a roof structure is going to sway...

4 4X4's with a roof structure is going to sway like the devil without any cross supports. Looking at the rest of the structure, you would have gained substantial stability if your railing system was...
08-01-20, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,462
Posted By czizzi

Harbor Freight has an inexpensive bridge saw that...

Harbor Freight has an inexpensive bridge saw that can handle what you want. I used on for years. It could handle the 24" cuts and probably the 45 degree cuts, but the 48" rips would have to be done...
Replies: 2
Views: 574
Posted By czizzi

You replace both springs because one has...

You replace both springs because one has thousands of pulls on it and the other has none. Must be done in pairs.

Had a client replace only one spring, the first time he operated the door, the...
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By czizzi

Beautiful space....Remove what is there and start...

Beautiful space....Remove what is there and start from scratch. In this case retrofit will do nothing but give you headaches. Do it right the first time and you don't have to redo down the road. ...
Replies: 7
Views: 460
Posted By czizzi

If the Aluminum of the shower door is that...

If the Aluminum of the shower door is that corroded, it is time to replace, not try to restore. The metal is shot and sanding will not do anything other than strengthen your arms. Send us some...
Replies: 5
Views: 2,120
Posted By czizzi

The fact that the main fan is inserted into a...

The fact that the main fan is inserted into a larger round body tells me that it can be removed, you just may need to apply some persuasion. The rattle is caused by possible slip of the fan on the...
07-19-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Posted By czizzi

Its clean, its functional, and it is serviceable...

Its clean, its functional, and it is serviceable until you have the funds to completely gut and alter the look to your ultimate desire. Hold until you have a definite game plan on what your final...
07-19-20, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 620
Posted By czizzi

Looks like you have already gone ahead and...

Looks like you have already gone ahead and installed a standard range hood with light.

The chance of you finding any kind of a match for your tile is Zero. So, remove the half tile at the bottom...
07-04-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 590
Posted By czizzi

When tile meets tub or any other surface, they...

When tile meets tub or any other surface, they will expand and contract at different rates. Therefore, caulk, which is flexible is the correct choice to use at these junctions. Grout will only crack...
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Views: 3,251
Posted By czizzi

The angle iron at the opener motor side are to...

The angle iron at the opener motor side are to prevent lateral motion of the unit as the door is operated. The failure is at the door head of the service rail that separated from the secure mount to...
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Views: 1,266
Posted By czizzi

Previously sanded and finished wood may not take...

Previously sanded and finished wood may not take a stain as would a fresh piece of wood. Some of the pores may be perm. sealed and a stain will not soak into the wood. If the finish is just...
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Views: 9,102
Posted By czizzi

Assume you have two sets of handles for both...

Assume you have two sets of handles for both showers. One that turns the water on and you set the temperature with and the second handle controls the water that either goes to the handheld, or...
07-08-19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,564
Posted By czizzi

Caution as cement board will absorb moisture and...

Caution as cement board will absorb moisture and make it tough to get a good bond with the ditra. Ditra needs unmodified thinset. You need to wet the surface of the cement board before applying...
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Views: 2,242
Posted By czizzi

A very complicated and intricate remodel. Any...

A very complicated and intricate remodel. Any opps, and you have damaged a tile that is visible to the finished product. Personally, while possible, I would be leary of taking on such a project.
Replies: 10
Views: 2,242
Posted By czizzi

Sure looks like a top mount sink. Doing an...

Sure looks like a top mount sink. Doing an undermount sink on a particleboard counter is not something I would recommend. Undermount sinks are designed for solid surface counters (granite etc).
06-28-19, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,703
Posted By czizzi

Wood filler is not good for anything larger than...

Wood filler is not good for anything larger than a countersunk finished nail head. Would also recommend Bondo, although the textures will not match and the colors will be off. Boards can be...
06-23-19, 03:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By czizzi

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06-23-19, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By czizzi

The timer is hardwired into the panel and sits...

The timer is hardwired into the panel and sits directly adjacent to the panel on the wall. Fans are hardwired to the leads in the timer. So they tapped into the panel and choose the dishwasher...
06-22-19, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By czizzi

Crawl Space Fans Throwing Breaker

I have 2 fans set up in my crawl that come on once a day to stir the air and prevent over condensation of water in my crawl space. These fans were installed 19 years ago and have performed...
06-20-19, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,084
Posted By czizzi

Vinyl is more stable than wood, so not spline...

Vinyl is more stable than wood, so not spline needed. Also, couldn't get a spline to work on a click lock system.
06-20-19, 04:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,009
Posted By czizzi

They remove whole sections of joists to put tubs...

They remove whole sections of joists to put tubs and showers in all the time. Think of a big cut out for a stairway going up to the second floor of a house. They double box off the end for support,...
Replies: 5
Views: 1,603
Posted By czizzi

Do you need a slide bar for a reason, or just...

Do you need a slide bar for a reason, or just want to have a place to hang the hand held? Usually hand held showers have supplies that come out of a decorative elbow that exits the wall somewhere...
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Views: 1,603
Posted By czizzi

Unfortunately, where you want to locate a hand...

Unfortunately, where you want to locate a hand held shower bar is also where the plumbing is located behind the wall, so chances of a stud being present are slim. Although I have had to do remodels...
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