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• Posted in thread: Low-lying deck construction on 06-10-2009 at 02:15 PM
  Hmmmmmmm...I like this. That would even save me a couple of inches for the footings if it was
  right on the gravel. It's definitely not a traditional design but in the end I hope it will do
  the job and...

• Posted in thread: Low-lying deck construction on 06-10-2009 at 12:46 PM
  Hi Handyguys,Thanks for the reply. I have thought about stone but I prefer the look and feel of
  wood. I'm not a big fan of plain poured concrete and doing anything like patterned concrete
  just becomes...

• Posted in thread: Low-lying deck construction on 06-10-2009 at 09:15 AM
  Hi, I'm looking at building a very VERY low deck. No more than 5 or 6 inches off the ground
  total. This is necessary to incorporate a new back door opening on to the deck where currently
  there is a wi...

• Posted in thread: Framing/Insulating around water supply pipe on 01-27-2009 at 08:26 AM
  Perfect. Thanks again.

• Posted in thread: Framing/Insulating around water supply pipe on 01-26-2009 at 08:01 PM
  Makes sense. I'll frame it away from the wall as I have done with the rest of the basement and
  use the Armaflex with the heat tape. Is that hard wired or plugged in? Thanks so much for your
  insight, G...

• Posted in thread: Framing/Insulating around water supply pipe on 01-26-2009 at 02:39 PM
  Thanks, Glenn.The heat tape is a possible idea. I'm also considering using rigid insulation
  above the waterproofing membrane up to the pipe and then spray foam insulation in the very
  slight gap behind...

• Posted in thread: Framing/Insulating around water supply pipe on 01-26-2009 at 10:03 AM
  thanks glennjanie,I had thought about using this but wasn't sure if that would be sufficient
  enough if the pipe will be in the "cold space" behind the insulation. It will make my life a
  whole lot easi...

• Posted in thread: Framing/Insulating around water supply pipe on 01-25-2009 at 09:48 AM
  I'm currently renovating my basement in an 80+ year old house. The basement is fairly low (just
  over 6') but it's a good useable space that I want to finish nicely. I've recently had an
  interior weepi...