Concrete
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Locating Waste Pipe Under Concrete Slab
DIY Forum &bull Yesterday
In the next couple of months I will be constructing a modest addition to my home which will include a half bath. The half bath will be on the main floor of the home, above a finished basement. The architect… Full Story »
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Can I frame over an existing tile floor?
DIY Forum &bull Yesterday
Can I build a non load bearing partition wall to divide a large room with an existing tile floor (tile on concrete) without cutting out the tile? If so, how should the bottom plate be fastened to the tile floor?… Full Story »
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Deck over concrete patio
DIY Forum &bull Yesterday
I have a 6-8 inch concrete patio in my backyard that is in good shape (no cracks) but unsightly. I want to build a deck right on top of the patio. The deck won't be elevated more than a few… Full Story »
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Concrete block Chimney problems
DIY Forum &bull Yesterday
Hi. I live in a 35 year old wood frame construction home, 600 feet above sea level on the West Coast of canada. I have been noticing, 'white' deposits, on the inside of my bare concrete block chimney, below the… Full Story »
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Best way to attach sheetrock to concrete foundation
DIY Forum &bull Mar 9, 2010
Hello! I need to replace my wood stairs go to the basement. The stairs are inbetween the concrete foundation and a 2X4 wall; so theres a width limitation. Whats... Full Story »
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Concrete tank for solar water preheating?
DIY Forum &bull Mar 9, 2010
I am looking at various panels for solar water heating and have decided on a closed loop pre-heating system for use in the home that we plan to build eventually. The principal is very simple. The panels collect heat energy… Full Story »
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Quikrete Green Concrete Mix and Asphalt Cold Patch
Danny Lipford &bull Mar 7, 2010
Quikrete has a new line of recycled concrete and asphalt products to reduce landfill waste. Quikrete Green Concrete Mix is made from 50% recycled materials while Asphalt Cold Patch contains 90% recycled asphalt from old roadways. Watch this video to… Full Story »
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Installing laminate flooring over wood floor.
DIY Forum &bull Mar 7, 2010
I recently pulled up my carpet to install floating laminate floor and once i pulled the carpet i found wood floor. It is the kind that has 4 small peices going the same way then the next set is switched.… Full Story »
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This is whats happening on my sagging floor.
DIY Forum &bull Mar 6, 2010
I'm wondering what the proper methodology is for raising the sagging floor joist. As you can tell in the diagram the outside wall is 8" concrete blocks on top of a footer with a poored concrete basement floor. Center beam… Full Story »
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How Do I Add A Fitting To An Existing Abs Line?
DIY Forum &bull Mar 5, 2010
The line goes into the concrete floor so it can't move, and a few feet up the line (just out of the picture)attaches to an existing toilet. The 3" line is immovable both... Full Story »
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Concrete slab to foundation work
DIY Forum &bull Feb 28, 2010
I am considering expanding the laundry room of my home by about 2' by 6'. The 2' area would be pushing the room outside the current perimeter of the house. The room sits on a slab. I am guessing I… Full Story »
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Drywell Question
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
I have a 1 yesr old concrete drywell in my backyard. All the gutters are tied into it off the house. With the snow melt and rain here in CT, I noticed a small 2 inch hole in the soil… Full Story »
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Gas for stove in concrete slab
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
We're building a slab-on-grade home, and planning on having a gas stove in the kitchen island. What's the usual method for running gas supply lines through a concrete slab? DIYChatroom.com - Are you about to start a new home improvement… Full Story »
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Need advise: Additional support for existing lally column
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
I'm hoping to get some right advice on my issue. I'm about to finish basement and I have middle lally column slightly inclined away from vertical. Look at attached pictures and you will understand what I mean. Total length of basement is 41 feet. Looks like builders did not have that long I… Full Story »
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Covered Concrete Porch..What Kind Of Floor?
DIY Forum &bull Feb 25, 2010
DIYChatroom.com - Are you about to start a new home improvement task and need some help? Do you need advise on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll… Full Story »
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1 1/2" Shower Drain
DIY Forum &bull Feb 24, 2010
I never had a problem with the drain when I was using the shower so is it necessary to replace with 2? If not, what is the best way to tie in to the 2 Oatey PVC Drain for Tile… Full Story »
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DRIcore question
DIY Forum &bull Feb 24, 2010
Just got off the phone with DRIcore customer service. I have a concrete basement floor and wanted to finish with cork flooring and a couple of coats of poly to seal. I am thinking about using DRIcore and had a vapor barrier question… Full Story »
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How to install conduit in concrete slab
DIY Forum &bull Feb 24, 2010
I am about ready to pour a slab for a new wood shop. I want to install a circuit of outlets in the floor. I am also installing a hydronic radiant floor heating system. The 4 slab is laid over 2… Full Story »
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Does Broken Concrete Make Good Fill?
DIY Forum &bull Feb 23, 2010
Ok, I am looking at buying 4 acres to build a house, and a separate garage on. I've done some research on the land and found out that it used to be a 3-4 acre pond.... It was drained and the guy who owned the land has filled it in with broken concrete. I'm guessing more of the chunks style, not pulverized. There is dirt fill… Full Story »
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Laying concrete floor in bathroom
DIY Forum &bull Feb 23, 2010
I am remodeling my bathroom and I need advice on how to lay a concrete tile floor over old 1950s porcelain tile. I am making the tile myself and am experimenting with different recipes for 3/8 x 8 square concrete tile using white and gray Portland… Full Story »
