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Help! Primed a ceiling and have streaking!

What is the best way to fix streaks of drywall primer from my ceiling before I paint it?

Should I put another coat of primer on it, or just add an extra coat of paint?
10-14-09, 11:37 AM
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question about joist hangers with drywall

I'm about to secure 2x10 joists with metal joist hangers, which will then have 5/8" ceiling drywall attached to the underside.

The protruding joist hanger may pose a problem getting the drywall to...
10-08-09, 12:43 PM
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Posted By redss55

which orientation to install T&G?

If I have a 16x16 room, do I install the OSB T&G subfloor parallel to the floor joists? What exactly does the T&G do?
09-29-09, 02:07 PM
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Posted By redss55

The band/ledger board won't be "sitting" on...

The band/ledger board won't be "sitting" on anything, it would just be secured to the studs with lag bolts, with the joist hangers nailed to the band. I'm wondering how many lag bolts it needs (and...
09-29-09, 11:05 AM
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Posted By redss55

I'm hiring subs directly (the guys who will be...

I'm hiring subs directly (the guys who will be doing the work). What kind of insurance do they need so that I won't get sued? Personal medical insurance won't cover them if they are injured on my...
09-29-09, 09:26 AM
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Posted By redss55

how many people for this job?

I am going to hire somebody to help me put in a new floor 9 feet above my livingroom (which is currently vaulted). We'll be hanging 2x10 joists (15 feet long) using strongtie joist hangers to attach...
09-28-09, 09:10 AM
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Posted By redss55

Hiring somebody - should I check insurance?

I'm going to hire somebody I found off craigslist, paying hourly for him to help me drywall a tall ceiling.

I've never hired somebody before but since it involves ladders & is potentially...
08-28-09, 11:17 AM
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I haven't done it yet, but plan to get it done...

I haven't done it yet, but plan to get it done within a couple months. The price difference is astronomical between hiring a general contractor for a turnkey job, versus being the general contractor...
08-07-09, 08:18 AM
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Posted By redss55

leaky copper joint fitting

I am not a plumber, but I soldered a T-tting into a ½" copper pipe, using a propane torch. I used flux (which was 10 years old, does it expire?) but unfortunately, it has a slight leak because...
07-09-09, 12:32 PM
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Posted By redss55

what size floor joists needed?

I am planning to add a room at the 2nd level above my living room which is currently 2 stories tall.

The joists will span 15 feet. What type of joists are recommended so that the floor won't be...
06-11-09, 08:29 AM
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Posted By redss55

So the drywall WOULD need to be removed between...

So the drywall WOULD need to be removed between the "band" and the studs? That's what I thought also, but a general contractor came over and proposed just screwing the band on top of the drywall,...
06-10-09, 03:53 PM
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Posted By redss55

How to add floor to existing 2 story great room

I want to add a floor above my great room which is currently 2 stories tall. How would the floor joists attach? I understand they may connect to a member called a "band", and wanted to know if this...
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