Homeowner Forum / Construction / May 2008

Good morning.
I appear to have an electrical bonding problem with my plumbing. I am
measuring 60VAC between my kitchen faucet and the kitchen drain fitter. The
problem became evident when I replaced the old PVC drain trap with a shiny,

I am looking for an equipment to built a modular home plant, can
somebody guide me to the right direction?
Thank you

I'm finishing a contract (me HO).  The contract specified a window
allowance.  I ordered the windows.  They came in at less than the
allowance.  I'm deducting the full allowance from what the contract
specified.  The GC is balking a  bit saying: His allowance allowed for

Just came across this web site where you can download a free Bills of
quantity software.
Seems very useful and easy to use especially for whoever uses a simple Excel
sheet.

How do I calculate SLA  (specific leakage area)?
A definition of it.
What si it used for?
Andy

I have a new room that I'm doing.  I am going to put one of those floating
floors in this room.  The drywall has not been put on the wall yet.  Should
I raise the drywall off the floor about 1/2 inch or sit it right on the
sub-floor.  I was wondering about the gap that is left on ...

I have a patio over my garage which is a concrete slab. What should I use to
seal it so when it rains it doesn't also rain in the garage? Being a patio I
need to walk on it.
Thank you

We've got a rectangular carport overhang which has become waterlogged and
decayed.  I would like to know the best way to replace a long span of
Trilam which is about to snap.
The overhang is 25' X 22', supported on 4 posts at the corners and is

Building a new house and want a standing seam metal roof.
Need help determining how is should be constructed.
Material is 22 ga.
Above the rafters, one roofing guy says radiant barrier OSB, 30# felt paper,

I have a question i'm hoping you all can help me with.  i have a large
terrace/pool area which is about 2000 sf.  right now, i have about 20
year old porcelain tile on there. it was well put and it has not
cracked but it's just old and ugly. we've tried cleaning it and

what is the "customary", or "typical" procedure a homeowner
would take when doing a project as a basement finishing, or
remodel of say a wooden deck, or perhaps adding a room ?
specifically, say Joe Public, calls up several contractors

Cannot find the old messages from those who posted to my original
post.
Specifically the one from the fellow who referenced "portland
cement.org" or other iteration.

First, free advertising is the norm these days. Most contractors leave
the sign on your property as long as they can. Why not call the guy
and ask how long he would like to leave that thing? And, tongue in
cheek, maybe he could sue your for time-loss, cost of sign you threw

I recently had some work done and contractor did a great job. The
thing is he put up an ad sign on my property which was not discussed
at the onset of work which kind of pisses me off. Am I out of line to
take this down without telling him. I've already paid for work but

Bought a Porter Cable nailer from the great Home Depot. I asked for some
framing nails. The fellow gave me a box of them and said this was what I
needed.
Well, I get back to the farm, some 80 miles away. Open up the owners manual