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10-11-21, 08:08 AM
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Posted By Catriderf7

Old paneling adhesive removal?

I recently removed the paneling and backsplash from my 1947 kitchen and found some type of adhesive behind it. Almost looks like a felt paper glued to the wall. It doesn't really scrape off, just...
01-06-18, 02:49 PM
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Views: 1,097
Posted By Catriderf7

How many bearing points for 20ft LVL?

I am currently having all floor joists, and interior walls replaced in a house due to age (sagging floors, rotted joists etc) I was told the only load on the interior walls is the ceiling joists...
10-16-17, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,514
Posted By Catriderf7

I haven't had great lighting up there but I am...

I haven't had great lighting up there but I am going to get up there this week now that most the ceiling is down, ill have to fight through layers of insulation to see, but that's what I am assuming...
10-16-17, 08:21 AM
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Views: 3,514
Posted By Catriderf7

Didnt think it was normal. Seems like a crazy...

Didnt think it was normal. Seems like a crazy stupid way to build in my opinion. Especially beacause the joists would be half as long if they went the opposite way Definitely a big job. Now the...
10-14-17, 12:26 PM
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Views: 3,514
Posted By Catriderf7

Load bearing exterior wall runs parallel to to ceilling joists

I bought a house a few months ago and am starting to gut it now and realized a wall that is leaning out (pulling away from the house at the top) and needs to be pulled back or re built is running...
06-08-17, 05:27 PM
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Views: 3,751
Posted By Catriderf7

Building a shed

I bought a house which has a 14ft long wheelchair ramp. I dont need the ramp so Im removing it. It has a nicely built heavy, shingled roof over it that Im going to use for a shed. Im thinking studs...
05-02-17, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,668
Posted By Catriderf7

Removing ceiling joists in old house

Im currently remodeling a small house (515 sq ft) that was built in the 1940s. Previous owner started the remodel, got bored with it and I ended up buying it. He was hanging drywall over drywall on...
09-11-15, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,604
Posted By Catriderf7

Maybe ill just double up the plastic and leave...

Maybe ill just double up the plastic and leave the roof unfiinished. Unless I can find some lighter weight paneling to put up there. Thanks guys
09-10-15, 08:38 PM
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Views: 17,604
Posted By Catriderf7

The pictures were taken from a random area in...

The pictures were taken from a random area in about the middle of the garage so your seeing less than half of it the other half is obviously behind me. The wall you see in the pic straight ahead is...
09-10-15, 04:51 PM
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Views: 17,604
Posted By Catriderf7

I guess the other option I was considering is...

I guess the other option I was considering is putting insulation/drywall on the ceiling running up to the peak on the 24" on center boards? Although id lose more heat opening up the ceiling that much
09-10-15, 04:46 PM
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Views: 17,604
Posted By Catriderf7

We get plenty of snow, I live in southern WI. The...

We get plenty of snow, I live in southern WI. The roof is shingled. The way it looks with the way the roof supporting 2x6s are tied together at the peak, i imagine they are what carries the load to...
09-10-15, 04:33 PM
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Views: 17,604
Posted By Catriderf7

The roof is also 2x6 every 24" 55928

The roof is also 2x6 every 24"

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09-10-15, 04:27 PM
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Views: 17,604
Posted By Catriderf7

It all looks professional to me as far as cuts...

It all looks professional to me as far as cuts go. (compared to some of the remodeling work inside the house)

But they are just 2x6s 12ft end to end is what you are looking at in the pic. and then...
09-10-15, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,604
Posted By Catriderf7

I know I could just ad 2x4 framing in between to...

I know I could just ad 2x4 framing in between to create a surface to screw into but what im wondering is if the weight of the drywall hanging from it is too much for this lightweight construction?
09-10-15, 03:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,604
Posted By Catriderf7

Can 48" OC truss support drywall?

So I insulated my Garage last winter when I bought my house. I put up plastic sheeting on the ceilling to help hold heat in. I was planning to finish the walls/ceiling soon here with drywall, but...
Replies: 3
Views: 1,466
Posted By Catriderf7

Ill check that once I get out there. Maybe the...

Ill check that once I get out there. Maybe the oil is filled with gas. seems more likely to me that a blown head gasket would leak continuously
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Views: 1,466
Posted By Catriderf7

Craftsman riding mower blowing smoke

Engine is a 17.5HP OHV. This lawnmower will start up and idle fine for about 30seconds and then it almost dies, and blows a ton of smoke out. It will repeat this cycle over and over again. At first I...
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Views: 2,942
Posted By Catriderf7

No neutral to hook up to exhaust fan timer

I have a timer switch id like to install on our bathroom exhaust fan. Problem is at the location of the switch the wiring is just a switch loop. Black is hot, when the switch is flipped it gives...
Replies: 3
Views: 4,358
Posted By Catriderf7

Torpedo Heater efficency vs Furnace of same BTU rating

I have been using a 75,000 btu LP heater in my 3 car garage. It heats it fairly well but it takes a little while to get warmed up (as expected) and it has to be kept on low pretty much the whole time...
11-22-14, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 822
Posted By Catriderf7

Alright thanks, good thing I happen to have an...

Alright thanks, good thing I happen to have an extra circuit already above the kitchen thats not in use yet
11-22-14, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 822
Posted By Catriderf7

GFCI feeding non gfci receptacle up to code

Im installing a recep in my sink base cabinet for the dishwasher and disposal to hookup to. I recently installed a double gang box with 2 gfci's above my counter top. If I feed the receps under the...
Replies: 10
Views: 1,854
Posted By Catriderf7

It seems completely impossible to me for the...

It seems completely impossible to me for the entire house to have moved enough for every shingle to be laying flat on top of the other side. Its not like any of the shingles on either side are curled...
Replies: 10
Views: 1,854
Posted By Catriderf7

If I were to take a chalk line and snap a line...

If I were to take a chalk line and snap a line from the center of the valley at the bottom to the center at the top as shown in this pic and then cut only the top layer of shingles along that line,...
Replies: 10
Views: 1,854
Posted By Catriderf7

Alright luckily the house is only a block away...

Alright luckily the house is only a block away from the house I live in now. Wall seems to be about plumb at least according to the 4ft level. and it looks a lot straighter in person. Heres a better...
Replies: 10
Views: 1,854
Posted By Catriderf7

Ill try to check that in a little bit here. Now...

Ill try to check that in a little bit here. Now that you mention it that wall does look smaller at the top. Ill try to get a better shot of the roof too. The section of the house on that left wall...
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