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DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 05-23-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By BridgeMan
Never had the opportunity for a hands-on review. ...

Never had the opportunity for a hands-on review. The OP chose not to take me up on my freebie offer. I guess people are not comfortable when someone offers them something at no cost.

Peaches, if...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decks & Patios 05-09-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 446
Posted By BridgeMan
And be prepared to pay the price--such a kit has...

And be prepared to pay the price--such a kit has to be engineered to resist the snow loads and temperature extremes that are common to your area. Wouldn't surprise me if it comes in at more than...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 05-07-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 692
Posted By BridgeMan
When making any crack or concrete repairs, a good...

When making any crack or concrete repairs, a good rule of thumb is to always remove every bit of unsound, loose or dirty material. Otherwise, your new repair product has nothing decent to adhere to....
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 05-07-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By BridgeMan
Plan on a custom copper cap assembly costing...

Plan on a custom copper cap assembly costing several thousand dollars. And if it's too big and complex, each time the flue needs cleaning will cost you another $300 in labor to remove/replace the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 05-02-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 692
Posted By BridgeMan
Cracks should be sealed (after thoroughly...

Cracks should be sealed (after thoroughly cleaning, of course) with either polyurethane or possibly a low-modulus epoxy. Vee-ing them out with an angle grinder will provide more purchase area for...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 05-02-2013, 03:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 534
Posted By BridgeMan
Adding a short section of tile flue and concrete...

Adding a short section of tile flue and concrete crown should be fairly simple to accomplish. As you were told, chip away some of the flush concrete surrounding the flue, then roughen the entire...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 05-02-2013, 03:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 692
Posted By BridgeMan
I don't know what climate zone you're in, but I'd...

I don't know what climate zone you're in, but I'd be tempted to install some composite deck planks, directly onto the existing surface and oriented "downhill", using a compatible adhesive. Only...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 05-02-2013, 03:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 262
Posted By BridgeMan
The linked product comes in colors, which means...

The linked product comes in colors, which means you're paying for something to look pretty. Which doesn't make sense, since it will be hidden by new brickwork, yes?

What ever happened to...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 05-02-2013, 02:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By BridgeMan
It would be very helpful if you could post a few...

It would be very helpful if you could post a few pictures of what your basement support structure looks like. Hard for us to come up with possible suggestions if we can't see what you are seeing.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 04-27-2013, 02:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 228
Posted By BridgeMan
If it's slab-on-grade, with associated structural...

If it's slab-on-grade, with associated structural problems, add another zero to your number, for starters. Extras can take it higher yet.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decks & Patios 04-18-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By BridgeMan
If you're into cheap, epoxy isn't the way to...

If you're into cheap, epoxy isn't the way to go--way too expensive. The previous owner used an oil-based floor enamel on my shop floor, and it's holding up quite well (despite not liking welding...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 03-27-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 436
Posted By BridgeMan
Let me see if I understand this correctly--you...

Let me see if I understand this correctly--you absolutely hate carpentry, but you plan on spending the next umpteen years doing carpentry on a house that's falling apart? Forgive my being abrupt,...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decks & Patios 03-23-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By BridgeMan
The terms "good supplier" and "cheap" are rarely...

The terms "good supplier" and "cheap" are rarely found in the same sentence. Meaning you usually get what you pay for.

Also, I think nealtw's numbers might be a bit misleading. For 100 S.F. at...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 03-04-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 798
Posted By BridgeMan
If a collar tie is to perform as a structural...

If a collar tie is to perform as a structural member, it must be rigidly attached to rafters at each end with through-bolts to be most effective. A flimsy 1x of any depth will not do well, as it is...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 02-26-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By BridgeMan
I suspect using a brickset and 3-lb. maul, with a...

I suspect using a brickset and 3-lb. maul, with a few good smacks starting near a front corner/edge, is all it would take to crack the stuff. And not nearly as messy (or unhealthy) as what nealtw...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Tools 02-20-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 547
Posted By BridgeMan
Save yourself a lot of grief (and $$$ spent on...

Save yourself a lot of grief (and $$$ spent on masonry blades) by not trying to cut completely through each paver, full-depth. Rather, just score each one on all 4 sides, about 1/8" deep with your...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Bricks, Masonry and Concrete 02-20-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By BridgeMan
To answer your original question--a good way to...

To answer your original question--a good way to kill any tree is to place an impervious barrier (plastic, concrete, etc.) under the drip line area. Doing so deprives the roots of oxygen that they...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 02-20-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 361
Posted By BridgeMan
I also have the FR350. It's a beast, and has...

I also have the FR350. It's a beast, and has never jammed on me. Be very careful when using one, though--never allow your free hand even close to the projectiles' line of sight, as those nails can...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Walls and Ceilings 02-17-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 593
Posted By BridgeMan
Maybe she does want to hear it, as it wasn't on...

Maybe she does want to hear it, as it wasn't on the list of things she doesn't care for. Neither was snoring.

Seriously, though, building a temporary wall can certainly be done, but keep in mind...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 02-17-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By BridgeMan
Not easy to provide reasonable answers without...

Not easy to provide reasonable answers without knowing a few more things, such as how wide the door opening is, how tall the tub is (that will be the narrowest dimension), and what the tub is made...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Decks & Patios 02-17-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By BridgeMan
Before getting too far along with the project,...

Before getting too far along with the project, you need to contact your local AHJ (people in charge of building permits). Most parts of the country have rather strict rules regarding any...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 02-17-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 359
Posted By BridgeMan
If the wall is load-bearing, and your new beam...

If the wall is load-bearing, and your new beam isn't stout enough to carry the applied loads, the beam will eventually sag and its surfacing will begin to crack. Just something to think about.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 02-11-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 766
Posted By BridgeMan
And with all the rafter ties gone, then the only...

And with all the rafter ties gone, then the only problem will be how to bring the exterior walls back into alignment, because they will be bowing outward. I saw it happen on a place in the mountains...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Garden and Lawncare 02-11-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 830
Posted By BridgeMan
So now the only danger is hanging yourself with...

So now the only danger is hanging yourself with multiple extension cords snaking all around, or electrocuting yourself when a live cord gets nicked and comes in contact with your aluminum ladder...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Framing and Foundation 02-10-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 766
Posted By BridgeMan
Your post doesn't make sense. "Ceiling joints"...

Your post doesn't make sense. "Ceiling joints" are 2" x 4", 30' long? First I thought you meant "joists," but realized a 2 x 4 cannot span 30' without sagging terribly, just trying to support its...
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