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Q: Are all zinc-coated nails for pneumatic nailers created equal?
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Q: Will a vapor retarder be effective on the walls if there is no retarder in the ceiling?
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Q: For shake roofs, can I substitute purlins for plywood roof sheathing? Does the plywood serve as a diaphragm on a sloped roof?
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Q: Is there any advantage to installing storm windows over low-e, gas-filled windows?
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Q: What is the best way to protect exterior foundation foam insulation where it projects above grade?
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Q: We have recently completed a residing job in which we installed cedar clapboards over 1-inch foil-faced foam. The clapboards have since cracked on all sides of the building, both at the ends and along the length of the clapboards. How can this be prevented in the future?
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Q: How can I ventilate the eaves of a roof that has no soffit, but has a gutter on the fascia?
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Q: We are planning to build on a site with fine sand and silt soil. Code requires a foundation depth of at least 2 feet, but during the summer the water table rises to within 2 feet of the surface because of the irrigation of adjacent fields. How should the footing be designed to prevent possible...
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Q: What is the typical drying time for wet-spray cellulose insulation? What happens if the insulation freezes before it dries? Will it dry after it warms up in the spring?
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Q: Is moisture-resistant drywall an appropriate ceiling material for an open porch?