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DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 10-17-2012, 05:42 PM
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Posted By bryce
I think hardboard would be a good solution light...

I think hardboard would be a good solution light weight. But drywall would be fine too a bit hard to install.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 10-17-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By bryce
The collar ties are just fine thanks: ...

The collar ties are just fine thanks:
http://www-personal.umd.umich.edu/~malach/WeekTwentyFive/CollarTies.JPG
The are we are talking about is in the far left bottom of this picture.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 10-17-2012, 02:50 PM
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Views: 602
Posted By bryce
Hi Neal. Like i said nothing has change in the...

Hi Neal. Like i said nothing has change in the house, the article you mentioned is about a conversion. If fact much less weight now. I removed huge amount of material from the flat ceiling including...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 10-17-2012, 12:20 PM
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Views: 602
Posted By bryce
The load is only the insulation, the 2x6's,...

The load is only the insulation, the 2x6's, drywall. Is that really a load or cosmetic?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 10-17-2012, 10:50 AM
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Posted By bryce
Na they are just another version of the old guys....

Na they are just another version of the old guys. They want to get the permits because they know there will be plenty of things wrong to make money on.
If we've been practically blowing the place up...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 10-17-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By bryce
I was thinking just put 1/2" ply wood to the...

I was thinking just put 1/2" ply wood to the right and level it off with the cement (just a little.) then put either carpet or floating tiles.
Would that work?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 10-16-2012, 11:38 AM
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Views: 993
Posted By bryce
The bow is not that bad, i know what caused it. ...

The bow is not that bad, i know what caused it.
I think i can leave it as is, the room is small already. Maybe put carpet or laminate tiles over it. Any ideas about filling the cracks first?
What...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-15-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,075
Posted By bryce
Others have said eloquently that those on the...

Others have said eloquently that those on the internet are often full of %^$$.
I had a certified guy in today from a big company who cut the stove pipe. He checked the furnace and hot water:...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 10-15-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 602
Posted By bryce
Actually those 2.5"x6.5" are plenty strong. I...

Actually those 2.5"x6.5" are plenty strong. I think we went through this before, what you see bowing is not caused by excessive weight but rather wick effect of the facia not being fixed and leaking...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 10-15-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 602
Posted By bryce
Hi Neal, i got rid of the clowns and have new...

Hi Neal, i got rid of the clowns and have new guys in today. That's exactly what they said!
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 10-15-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By bryce
What about roofing felt or shingles? Too heavy? ...

What about roofing felt or shingles? Too heavy?
http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/how-to-level-a-plywood-or-osb-subfloor-using-asphalt-shingles-construction-felt/
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 10-15-2012, 05:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 602
Posted By bryce
Hi Andy i wish you could be more detailed with...

Hi Andy i wish you could be more detailed with your answers. The 2x6" are supported by 2x4 along the kneewallm then and Pl to the main joistets of the ceiling. We've only added insulation and not...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 10-14-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By bryce
Hi that's the closet door the exit is directly...

Hi that's the closet door the exit is directly across from it. It is bowing from the middle mostly on the right as seen on the photo. There are other boards underneath. The other room was also...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-14-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,075
Posted By bryce
"The link you sent has an "comment by the author...

"The link you sent has an "comment by the author in 2005 talking about the issues I explained.
Some areas have banned the yellow csst, others are just slow at catching up. "
Yes i'm little...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-14-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,075
Posted By bryce
It's not a big deal really, probably doesn't need...

It's not a big deal really, probably doesn't need much put some PL in there and jack it up with a 2x4. Sistering would be a bonus.

So, about these dissimilar metals can i just put something...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 10-14-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By bryce
How to level/flaten the attic floor?

Hey guys, i've found a bunch of different info about how to level a floor. Even something about roofing felt.
We've got some 1/4" plywood and 1 - 1/2" plywood. The homedepot guy sold me some...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-14-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,075
Posted By bryce
So this definitely a problem? The photo is...

So this definitely a problem?
The photo is misleading, only at the bottom is it really close 1/4" . You can see the slight incline.
Would shark bites and pex solve it? I was reading that flex hose...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decorating and Design 10-14-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 602
Posted By bryce
Finishing any ideas?

I'm a bit stuck on the finishing of this place. I've got sloped ceiling, beams, short ceiling between the joists, walls and of course floor.

The carpenter of course wants me to finish with wood...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-14-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,075
Posted By bryce
ha ha, no the previous owner... So how serious...

ha ha, no the previous owner...
So how serious do think these issues are?
How long would it take for the copper pipe and vent to corrode like this?
i think i need to call a someone more...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-14-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,075
Posted By bryce
Above it is the foot of the stair case that was...

Above it is the foot of the stair case that was moved at sometime. I guess fatso did it. Having said that i don't think it is going anywhere anytime soon, but it is on the list of fix jobs.

btw,...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-13-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,075
Posted By bryce
good catch, i just checked and there is only 1/8"...

good catch, i just checked and there is only 1/8" at the closed point between the vent and the copper hot water pipe. I think rotating the heater should do the trick.
Do really think the yellow line...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-13-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,075
Posted By bryce
Here's some more pic's. I just had a falling out...

Here's some more pic's. I just had a falling out with the old carpenter so i've got new guys coming in on Monday. These local carpenters are really a pain, he wanted $20 a hour but worked so slow,...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-13-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,075
Posted By bryce
I guess it will have to be lowered 1" and put...

I guess it will have to be lowered 1" and put plastic around the base incase of flood. It looks like it the heater needs to be turn clockwise to get a bet angle to the chimney.
I bought a co alarm...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-12-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,075
Posted By bryce
What's wrong with the yellow gas line?

What's wrong with the yellow gas line?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 10-12-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,075
Posted By bryce
Really are you sure? I just had it installed new...

Really are you sure? I just had it installed new for $1700. What happen was the first time he came he installed it on the floor, so i called him back because the basement might flood at some time and...
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