Forum: Renovations & New Construction
04-02-14, 10:54 PM
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Well, it didn't seem leisurely to me at all at...
Well, it didn't seem leisurely to me at all at the time, just comparatively speaking. It actually took three days to fill. But that didn't include two extra trips, 45 minutes each way, just to pick...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
04-02-14, 07:43 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
04-02-14, 03:25 PM
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Daox, have you called a blower manufacturer to...
Daox, have you called a blower manufacturer to find out what's available for rental in your area? That's the very first thing to do in preparation for cellulose blowing. Considering our mutual...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
02-08-14, 03:11 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
12-14-13, 06:25 PM
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I agree. One should always try to get as much...
I agree. One should always try to get as much solar bang for your buck as possible. Since you are using the solar for hot water in the other 3 (2.5?) seasons you can think of that use as partly...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
11-11-12, 05:18 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
11-11-12, 04:18 PM
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No, strapping is typically 1x3s, are below...
No, strapping is typically 1x3s, are below ceiling joists, and generally spaced 18 or 24 inches on center. Strongbacks are located ABOVE the ceiling joists, generally 2x8 all the way up to 4x12s and...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
11-11-12, 02:52 PM
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hi SF,
A strongback is the board in Daox's...
hi SF,
A strongback is the board in Daox's picture going perpendicular to the ceiling joists and is just above the ceiling joists. That is what my inspector calls them. Maybe there is another term...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
11-10-12, 01:04 PM
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
11-08-12, 08:04 PM
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Yeah, very good job. I decided I also want to...
Yeah, very good job. I decided I also want to insulate the way you are doing it. I was going go with foam board on the inside but this looks cheaper, more effective, and easier. The only drawback I...
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