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Home Construction Forums http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/ Discussion of construction related questions including furniture, and management of construction. en Wed, 16 May 2012 23:49:02 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Home Construction Forums http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/ Minimum distance between windows on brick wall http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11090&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 15:31:46 GMT The plan is for exterior brick veneer walls on the house. The back windows will be a fixed glass window with a double hung window on each side. I... The plan is for exterior brick veneer walls on the house. The back windows will be a fixed glass window with a double hung window on each side. I want a space between the three windows and not mulled together. My queston is there a minimum space I need between the windows for the brick veneer to go between?

Thanks ]]> Masonry Howard http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11090 Pergola http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11089&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 00:21:16 GMT Hello, I am thining of building a pergola on my back patio. I do have a small issue. The configuration of my patio will not allow for a four post... Hello, I am thining of building a pergola on my back patio. I do have a small issue. The configuration of my patio will not allow for a four post support system. My question is can I lay the top beams on the shingled roof with the points of contact cut to the angle of the roof? Will this be a potential spot for damage? Thanks for any feedback. ]]> DIY elladevon http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11089 Looking for some advice... http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11088&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 19:34:18 GMT Hey all,

My name is Nate. I've been a lurker on these forums for awhile and finally decided to create an account. I represent a company called EquipRent. We are a lead generation company that connects contractors to local rental companies by providing multiple quotes for equipment rental. Since most of you are contractors, I was wondering if you could provide us with constructive (no pun intended) criticism on our website. Thanks for your input!

Here's the link: (link removed - mod) ]]> Off Topic AZequip http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11088 The 15 Worst Construction Mistakes http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11087&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 19:22:57 GMT The 15 Worst Construction Mistakes (http://bit.ly/IUh3vQ) The 15 Worst Construction Mistakes ]]> Construction Jokes / Cartoons AZequip http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11087 block wall footing http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11086&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 22:58:19 GMT Forgive me if any of the terms I use are wrong, as I know nothing about this kind of stuff. On one side of my house I have a block wall that... Forgive me if any of the terms I use are wrong, as I know nothing about this kind of stuff. On one side of my house I have a block wall that separates my neighbors backyard from mine. Their yard sits about 3-4 feet higher than mine so the wall acts as a retaining wall at the bottom. It appears that wall footing was done and then when they did the grading for drainage in the back they actually went too low because their is dried concrete sticking out a few inches above the dirt all the way along the wall. Can anyone tell me what they think about this and is it possible for me to break away this concrete. We are going to have a pool installed and with the limited width for access already this concrete will get in the way. Thanks for any assistance.

]]> Masonry lv444 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11086 Insulation in light fixture http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11085&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 20:09:32 GMT Light fixture came out of my wall, don't know how old it is. This insulation was in it, now I'm freaking out that it is asbestos. I'm really scared what do you guys think. Some of it felt out in small pieces on the floor is it safe for me to clean. If it is not asbestos can you tell me how you know.

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]]> Insulation adembrija http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11085 Freaking out about asbestos. http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11084&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 14:52:05 GMT Light fixture came out of my wall, don't know how old it is. This insulation was in it, now I'm freaking out that it is asbestos. I'm really scared what do you guys think.

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]]> Electrical adembrija http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11084 Best Concrete Mix Ratio for Pond http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11083&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 14:07:44 GMT Hi - i'm building a pond that will have 6" thick walls approximately 3 ft in deepest area. I was wondering what concrete mix ratio would be best for this type of project.

I have found one High Strength Concrete Mix Ratio with water tight properties...

Cement = 1 part.
Sand = 2 parts.
Stone or gravel = 3 parts.

Any suggestions? ]]> Forming and Placing Concrete steveboyle@hotmail.com http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11083 Asbestos http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11081&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 04:57:06 GMT Hey guys so I am a hypochondriac and don't know anything about construction. My girlfriend had a crack on her wall which is in an older building built in 1966. I was in the apartment with the crack for around a month there was even a little debris on the floor. At one point during cleaning a little white dust got on my nose. I am worried about asbestos. The picture below shows the crack which is on a normal wall in the interior of the house. I am freaking out thinking that the white stuff is asbestos and the brown stuff is the more dangerous brown asbestos. Please tell me what you think. Would there be brown asbestos there, and that much, or is that something else. Was I exposed to much I am really scared, haven't been able to sleep much. I even peeled a little of the brown stuff off.

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]]> Floor and Wall Framing adembrija http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11081 Resurfacing concrete step http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11080&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 22:27:41 GMT Hi, I have a concrete step that has spalled a little. I would like to resurface it. It also needs to be waterproof (or close) because there is... Hi,

I have a concrete step that has spalled a little. I would like to resurface it.

It also needs to be waterproof (or close) because there is a storage area underneath.

Would someone care to recommend a product and method?

Thanks. ]]> Masonry Mike Mike http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11080 Re-sealing windows to old stucco home http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11079&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 21:35:43 GMT Hi, the majority of the windows in my home have water damage around the wood trim. I'm about to repaint my house and my question is how would I go about the easiest method of sealing these old window frames to the old stucco walls?

I've attached some pictures of the typical damage to my walls around the windows,

My house is a heavy textured stucco, from 1923. So far I've delicately gone in with a 5in1 painters tool and removed the old cracked stucco/sealant around the wood window frame and re-caulked it. While this method appears to work, once I begin chipping away at the old stucco... well, you can imagine it doesn't look too sexy. I'm not trying to win a beauty contest or do a "restoration" on my home- just seal them up and have them look halfway decent for painting.

many thanks!
Mike

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]]> Waterproofing and Flashing Mike_C http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11079 Ants and antlike bugs w/ white pale wings coming out tiles i removed. DYI NIGHTMARE! http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11078&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 20:11:47 GMT my dad had the genius idea of creating a closet for me from space that we had on the porch that has a roof already. i just found out he used... my dad had the genius idea of creating a closet for me from space that we had on the porch that has a roof already.

i just found out he used sheetrock for the wall. now im nervous bugs will eat the sheetrock and get to my bedroom. our porch had a lot of space and it covered with a roof with some archways leading to our yard. but i just found out there are bugs that eat through sheetrock.

my 2nd problem is, i was thinking of chainging the tiles in there and we started ripping some tiles from the walls, and ants with pale wings came out, and normal ants too. are they termites? carpenter ants? they are black with pale wings.

im so pissed and dont know what to do now with this mess he has left behind, he wont fix it, and i dont know if i'll be able to come up with the money to fix it. any advice would be appreciated. Why i listened to my dad i dont know. i told him we should wait to save up money, but once he decides to do something he goes ahead and starts not caring who he inconveniences. now he is out of the state and im stuck with this mess alone.

please any advice would be appreciated! HELP!
i live in florida if this matters at all. ]]> Horror Stories terestrife http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11078 Cost of brick/stone work http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11077&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 14:49:44 GMT I'm in the middle of a remodel/addition on my house. That being said I have received a couple of estimates for the brick/stone work roughly 4,000 bricks and 300 sqft of stone work. The estimates very from 4 to 6k.

At the moment I have more time than $. Would it be in be in bad taste to ask one of these contractors if they would be willing to show/tell work with me for a weekend to get me started for a fee? And if so what would be a fair amount of $ for this service.

appreciate any input.

Thanks ]]> Masonry dmhh1 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11077 <![CDATA[concreet patio 15'x15']]> http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11076&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 10:07:52 GMT Recently stopped by a home being built to find the 14'X14' concrete patio has no control joints.
Is that going to pose a problem with cracking?

Also, as it's placed, they installed two concrete steps down from the patio door. Are there regs on the steps? I'm concerened that the rise may be too high and tread too small. There is also no nosing on the tread. ]]> Forming and Placing Concrete quig http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11076 <![CDATA[Tie into 6" round duct]]> http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11075&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 03:12:26 GMT I'm wanting to tie into a 6" round duct that runs off the main trunk to an upstairs bathroom. The room I'm going to add the vent to is a new bath in the basement. The duct is not able to be removed to cut it and put in a tee since it is going through the main beam of the house and attached somehow to the main trunk line. It also seems sandwiched in between the upstairs floor and the bracing.
Is there some sort of piece that is made that will tie in to that line by cutting a hole in the bottom of the duct? ]]> HVAC midnightscape http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11075