Homeowner Forum / Construction / July 2007

Just spent the last two hours trying to figure out why the GFCI my
electrician installed in my new building doesn't trip correctly (that
includes at trip to the shop to get a new GFCI).  I found out that the box
it is using as a ground isn't grounded.  Another box 2 feet away is ...

I need a MAIN FUSE 100 AMP fuse pull out box (holds two fuses I believe)
(for Midwest 3r enclosure model U120F) ? Can I get one?
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    I am having a house built in South Carolina by a large home
builder and have seen some issues with a couple of things and have
been told several reasons by the builder but haven't gotten a straight
answer. I would like some help here.

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Hi, I have a depression in my asphalt driveway next to my house, with
the low point situated only a few feet from the foundation.
When it rains heavily, the water ponds here and eventually overflows,

I am reroofing my house with 3' metal roofing panels and need advice on how
to install 2 valleys using 20" w valley.

My contractor recently installed a pocket door for my bathroom, but I
noticed the door is getting scratched when being opened/closed. I
noticed the wall on the inside being slightly "caved in". This must be
due to the weight of the door perhaps? Is there anything I can do to

Hey ya'll, of all the finish nailers out there, who's is the best, I have
looked at Bostich, and love the feel, its light, but got to use there nails,
due to angle of the magazine, even though Porter Cable says right on a pack
of nails their nails will work, will slide in, but ...

What are the different types of house foundation types and when to use
each?
By: Mark Mathis
The foundation is the first piece of a home to be constructed and

I e-mailed Master Flow, available at homedepot.com,  and they are not
available here (.ca).  So can anyone tell me who or where to try to get one
in Toronto.  Reversomatic is supposed to call me back but the sales desk had
to refer me to a rep.  I have a few possibilities in mind ...

How To Choose A Construction Company
The National Association of Home builders revealed that American
homeowners are spending about 100 billion dollars on professional home
remodeling and thousands of home builders and construction companies

Hello, I am having trouble getting Liab. Insurace coverage. They've been
saying no because I do Foundation repairs and retrofits. Does anyone
have any suggestions? Is there a way I could get insured as a basic
contractor and get special riders to do what they think of as high ...

I've got an remodel job that has a slab floor that continues outside
as a patio.  Job calls for total reframing to suit new interior space.
I'm trying to make a decision as to best build on this slab and make
it weather tight.  Those with experience please advise and thanks for

Hey Gang:
It is Day 37 in the hospital and counting.  Just got myself hooked up
to the internet, e-mail, etc. via wi-fi in the past few days thanks to
my brother who has loaned me a wi-fi machine.

In 2 weeks I will be starting the actual build of my ICF house in SE
Tenn. All excavation is done of the drive out basement except for the
footers.
Soil is red clay, no rocks but the clay sure is hard.

I'm installing a power-vent water heater, and am considering ways to
route the venting. The easiest and most direct crosses the PVC exhaust
tube about 2" below the gas supply line for the stove. Will I run into
any problems with the proximity of the two? Is there code that deals