http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/ Discussion of construction related questions including furniture, and management of construction. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:52:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/ http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8759&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:07:15 GMT Hello I'm new here and I need some help on finding US companies that export Architectural Aluminum Products, round,rectangular, square aluminum tubes. I have been searching on yellowpages but I couldn't find any. Thanks for your help. ]]> Doors and Windows whataduck http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8759 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8758&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:05:57 GMT Ok call me crazy, I'm wanting to build my house on a sloping lot! We bought some of the most beautiful land here in SW AR. 8yrs ago then built a metal building that we live in all the while saving our pennies and planning our dream home, were now ready for the build. The spot we choose for the house slopes about 5' from front to back and we want the slab/floor elevation to be roughly 18" above ground level in the front which makes the back around 6'6" off the ground (in the back left corner, the right side a lil' less than that) I want a slab foundation so back in February I started digging and hauling my fill dirt, dug it here on our land and it has a very high compaction rating, after a couple months and hundreds of yards of fill I finally built the slope up and compacted it as well. I only made this pad just big enough on top to fit my house and its been sitting for 7mo. rainy ones at that so its pretty hard. One of my first questions is can i dig straight down just inside of where my stem wall needs to be, down well into native soil, then form up the outside of my stem wall and use the dirt pad for the inside form?? or would a stepped poured footing followed by a block wall then slab cap be the way to go?? Thanks Steve ]]> Forming and Placing Concrete roosterfj http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8758 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8757&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:49:28 GMT I'm project engineer. Below blog show the list of drawing and documentation for my new substation project.
Can someone give comment ?
http://projectmanagement4.blogspot.com/ ]]> Construction Management star1982 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8757 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8756&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:41:20 GMT Hi I would like to finish the stove corner in my cottage with a 2 inch decorative layer of cement and flat rocks. I would like the cement to be... Hi

I would like to finish the stove corner in my cottage with a 2 inch decorative layer of cement and flat rocks. I would like the cement to be rather white. While I know I can purchase white mortar. I have a few leftover regular mortar bags that I would'nt mind going through. What would be a good lime/mortar ratio to use?

One more question...
I will be using a cement mesh over the drywall but should I prime the new drywall with anything?

Thanks
Juan ]]> Masonry Astrolopitec http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8756 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8755&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:56:11 GMT Aloha from Hawaii All Aloha from Hawaii All ]]> Off Topic Handyman 101 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8755 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8754&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:53 GMT Hi Guys,

I'm building a Concrete Vault and need help with a Ceiling type.

The Room is 9' X 13' x 8' concrete Block, poured and rebarbed on a 6" concrete slab. Question is, can a poured concrete ceiling work? Is the structure solid enough to hold a concrete ceiling of 4"? And if it will, how much support do I need to form this up?

I can install I-beams if needed.

If this is not possible, what would be an alternate sollution?

Thanks ]]> Forming and Placing Concrete dpeal http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8754 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8753&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:03:30 GMT i just wanted to say hi to everyone. I am Dashiel from Australia. anyone else here from Australia? i just wanted to say hi to everyone. I am Dashiel from Australia. anyone else here from Australia? ]]> Off Topic dashwood http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8753 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8751&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:53:20 GMT I am planning on building a 20ft by 7ft lean to type shed that will be attached to the house. The back wall and right wall will be attached while the... I am planning on building a 20ft by 7ft lean to type shed that will be attached to the house. The back wall and right wall will be attached while the front wall and left wall will be framed. I will have a double 2x4 header lag bolted every 2 feet for the roof. The floor will be 2x6 with 3/4 osb on top of (9) 8 inch round footings 24 inches deep.

Will I have issues with any of the above in passing the 2006 building code or will I need to beef it up in areas? ]]> Floor and Wall Framing nathancorson http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8751 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8750&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:22:21 GMT First the background: I'm building a 1500 sq ft cabin/home off the grid in N.CA. I'm at 3000 ft. elevation, where it will occasionally freeze, and we will get snow, though it doesn't last too long (maybe a couple of weeks at most). My water supply is a year-round stream which feeds a barrel, then runs thru a 2" line to the house. At present I don't have a filtration system in place. Access is limited during the month of January. I expect I will drain the pipes, put anti-freeze in the traps, etc. in advance of this type of weather but sometimes it isn't predictable and I can't get to the property in a timely fashion (3 hour drive).

My question concerns the possibility of using a tankless water heater in this situation. I'm considering a Bosch AquaStar 1600H tankless heater. It has no standing pilot, doesn't require electricity to operate, rather it initiates via water flow.

Does anyone have experience with this product, and/or think I'll have problems with either sediment accumulation or more importantly, freezing in those situations where I fail to drain the line before a freeze?

thanks in advance for your comments.

Peter ]]> Plumbing PeterB http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8750 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8749&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:17:11 GMT Does any one know what happened to Joe Bartok's web site "Online Math Notes and Sketches"?

It was a great site and it looks like it is gone.

Michael (GDeckel) ]]> Construction Math and Formulas GDeckel http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8749 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8746&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:36:13 GMT Just wanted to show how Ive spaced things. If anyone can suggest to move any item in one direction and tell for what reason then please tell me. If I... Just wanted to show how Ive spaced things. If anyone can suggest to move any item in one direction and tell for what reason then please tell me. If I understand things correctly then we have some playing room on the sink but the shower/tub and toilet is pretty much about where it is because these items will be placed on a concrete slab. The shower tub unit will be 2 to 4 inches off an exterior wall. All measurements shown are starting from the edge of the exterior wall. The bathroom is going to be 5' x 13'
]]> Plumbing Mudball http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8746 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8745&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:44:59 GMT I am thinking about building a new home out of adobe blocks. Does anybody know the correct formula and process for making your own adobe blocks? I... I am thinking about building a new home out of adobe blocks. Does anybody know the correct formula and process for making your own adobe blocks? I mean like, 75% Clay + 15% sand + 10% Portland cement (or lime), or something like that. Thanks ]]> Masonry jungleexplorer http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8745 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8743&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:27:47 GMT I just purchased my house and now the drain fields are completely full.I found what appears to be 3 vertical inspection tubes into drain field... I just purchased my house and now the drain fields are completely full.I found what appears to be 3 vertical inspection tubes into drain field lines.These tubes extend above the ground & are capped off.When I uncapped these tubes they are full of gray water.I was told by a neighbor, at one time 12 people lived in my house.I have a feeling that the septic tank overfilled with solids and drained into drain field lines.Causing the fields to clogg and back-up.If this is the case what should I do next?Someone suggested that I try a septic system treatment to break down any solids,or should I have the tank and field lines pumped first?Please help???? ]]> Plumbing SOWENS http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8743 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8741&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:54:18 GMT I found this forum looking for answers regarding aluminum facia wrap. How much per linear foot to charge and ideas on fastening. Any help would be... I found this forum looking for answers regarding aluminum facia wrap. How much per linear foot to charge and ideas on fastening. Any help would be appreciated. Ken ]]> Project Estimating celebritypatios http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8741 http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8740&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:05:43 GMT Hello, I'm new here.
I am completing a waterfeature job that someone else started. It is made of conrcrete blocks and i need to make it completely waterproof. I don't want to use a liner so any other suggestions would be great. I want it to be black when it's finished.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Axl ]]> Waterproofing and Flashing axlton http://www.construction-resource.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8740