Homeowner Forum / Construction / June 2003

I'm finishing a basement and have 1 support post that is out in the open.
I could paint it but I would prefer to cover it with something.   Are there
any products on the market to cover this unsightly pole?
Thanks,

I am looking for a source for Corian countertop glue.
white.
I could probably find a countertop store and get it but I
am looking for a retail substitute if it exists.

We are homeowners building our own home.  We would like to have advice
re. material/methods to apply small pea rock (1/4") to insulating
building foam sheets.  We have seen a commercially made product like
this, but it is quite expensive. (We were able to buy a stack of the

I have a sunroom which has an Aluminum roof.  We have had several
roofing repair companies inspect the roof, and each says the roof does
not look that old, and so we attempted to have them fix it.  Despite
their efforts it still has several leaks.  The last repair worker,

I have a flat concrete roof deck here in the Philippines that I need
suggestions on how to waterproof.  I'm helping my landlord to waterproof the
roof because when it rains the roof leaks in several areas.  There appears
to be sufficient runoff, so just looking for waterproofing ...

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I am not a fan of SF pricing.  A SF number is at best inaccurate (until after
the fact) and at worst misleading.  Very large builders with stock house
designs can get away with SF pricing.  Levitt could use square foot numbers
because he cranked out thousands of identical houses in ...

During the construction process the top layer has been torn, on a step up in
front of the tub.  Should I replace the piece which goes under the tub or
can I use the flex bond which I will be using to mud in under the torn
layer?

1. What exactly is (R+/- Riser over under) and (T+/- Tread over under)?
2.What is the difference between (R-HT Riser Height) and (R-SZ Size of the
risers)?  They both sound like it is the height of the riser cut.
Thank You!

I am replacing lapboard on my house with hardiplank & repainting. I have a
recessed "dormer"(?) upstairs with rotten masonite lapboard which i will remove
& replace. Directly outside the window is a flat section of roof ~2' by 2' with
what appears to be flashing. It has rusty ...

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Which vacuum cleaners are best for picking up light rubble after
building work has been done?
TIA

Hi every body
This is my first post here
I am going to build a house and I would like to know the cost relation
between materials and labor, does anybody knows ?

I have a 26X57 ft(approx.), 1995 Dutch Manufactured Home. At purchase
I was told of its supposed great quality. I was told that the exterior
walls are quality 2X6 lumber. I do know that the upper sill plates are
low grade lumber. The roof feels weak as if it is 3/8 inch particle

Can someone direct me to a good on-line source for doing a
stone wall?  Said wall will be inside, on concrete board behind
a wood stove.  I think we have the general idea, just need a bit
of expert help on suggesting adhesives and procedure.