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NealTW thank you for your reply.I will post some photos of how I did this. Do you think a closed cell spry foam would be the way to go?

I have a basement room under my front porch.I recently framed and decked the porch. I framed the floor installed 3/4"decking on the joist. Installed 1/2"rigid insulation then a rubber roof. Installed treated sleepers on the roof and installed deck boards. The issue I have is condensation on the...

Remember the SSP racers

If you look at an incandescent lamp you will see the voltage marked on the top of the lamp. They will normally be rated 120 volt. If you look around you will find some that rated at 130 volt. This lamp will last longer because it is operating at less than its maximum voltage rating. There are...

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One wire per terminal is required on most devices

In this case you are fine with out pigtails. The install meets NEC requirements. Pigtails are better when wiring multiply devices. This keeps down strean current flow from going through the upstream devices. It also will allow you to remove a device and not interupt down strem service. This is...

That will work fine

I can place the drain up to 8' above the base according to the specifications of the washer. I can install a vent up to the attic and tie into the main vent very easily.

I was concerned about that. What if I place a tap in the mani vertical stand pipe it is vented. Is there a minimum i need to be above the 90? I can cap the tap

I am installing a washer in my basement. My invert on the main sanatary is 3'-7-7/8". I have attached a drawing of the capped line I would like to use. It is 1.5" PVC. drain. 1. Can a washer pump this high? 2. Would this install meet code? 3. Is this to close the main drian in respect to...