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    Recommendation For 6x6 Post Bracket (Using 3 ply laminated columns)

    Use 4 each- 2x6 for your posts, they will end up 5.5" x 6". Then notch the outer 2 boards to make the thickness of the bracket. Installed in the correct orientation, you will maintain the correct post depth interior to exterior (5.5") and have 6" post width within the wall which will not matter...
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    Trailer VIN sticker tore up- need to register

    Contact the trailer manufacturer, they can send you a new sticker. I have done that in the past
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    Tractors and plows and yard equipment, etc....

    Visit this website https://www.tractorbynet.com/ Everything tractor related, very helpful and will answer all of your questions. Be prepared, as you will now have 2 great forums that will consume your time!
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    Blast Cabinet Window Protector Advise?

    Use a sheet of acrylic for the window so you can screw it to the hinges. Go to a fabric store and purchase a roll of clear table top protector, its very cheap. Cut multiple pieces to fit the acrylic and tape it on with blue painters tape. When the clear protector becomes obscured, tear it off...
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    Duct cleaning

    Have them cleaned, you won't regret it. Find a firm that specializes in duct cleaning. I would not use a restoration contractor, carpet cleaner or HVAC contractor that has duct cleaning as an add on service. Check out the National Air Duct Cleaners Association website for more information...
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    Garage Wall Framing Question - 2x4 vs. 2x6 Sill Plate

    Either frame the wall all 2x6 or Bolt down a PT 2x6 sill plate to the slab and build your 2x4 wall with a 2x4 bottom plate on the slab. Stand the wall, lift it onto the 2x6 PT sill plate and nail the 2x4 bottom plate to the 2x6 sill plate. Be sure to use hot dipped galvanized nails when in...
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    Taking metal off the shed roof

    Slate ripper Start at the bottom or top of the panel, slide the slate ripper between the panel and roof sheeting hooking the nail and smack the slate ripper.
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    Hailed on roof should you have roof contractor present with adjuster.

    If the video did not pop up, search reddit for: Snake from State Farm tries to tell roofer he is doing his job wrong, damages home, and refuses a roof replacement before leaving.
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    Hailed on roof should you have roof contractor present with adjuster.

    Your answer lies in this video. I've been in this industry for 30 years. Have your roofer with you when your roof is evaluated.
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