Recent content by mark2457

I agree with you, but have a few questions I have to extend about 20 wires in a harnes (roof raise so need an extra foot for a big bundle that goes along the upper rail of school bus). This is an easy one, cut and crimp in extension piece. tow areas I’m not sure about with crimping: mismatched...

thanks a lot for all the tips guys.

Hi All Got all my framing and house wrap done before winter and now it's time for siding. I'm using this siding which is...

Thanks!

Thanks guys. Sounds like it's better to wait. Digging trench wasn't too hard

Hi guys I'm digging a trench this weekend to run additional power, data lines, sprinkler lines, etc. I want to get a gas heater before the winter, so I figured I'd lay the pipe and put a 90-degree stub up on each end while trenching and have a plumber come and hook it up when I get heater, etc...

I'm process of building mine. It's 22x24 with 9.5' ceilings, I'm at about $13k. Just got insulation and interior left to do

You need to be real careful, as some of the IC rated ones are only IC rated when using LED bulbs

No need for that. You can get box covers with 1/2 inch knockout and/or clamp http://www.homedepot.com/p/Steel-City-4-in-Square-Box-Flat-Cover-50-Case-52C6-50R/202595776 but I'd bring it out of side of a regular box (lots of styles available)...

Thanks, but was looking for a true recessed light

Thanks. Will double check dimensions, but I think they're too high

Thanks Pete. These look good. did you go for warm or daylight?

I can't. The soffits is way too shallow for a standard can. I just installed 4 inch cans in house and they are too deep

Hi All Looking for some soffit lights (preferably LED). My soffits are very shallow as roof pitch is 4:12 and I only have 1-foot overhang. My walls are 9' 2" high and I need them to illuminate the patch as well as provide some decorative effect. Was thinking about 4 along a 22 foot wall Any...

Hi All My build is progressing. Got doors and windows installed and all the housewrap (except gable ends). Roof is almost completely sheathed and we're planning shingling on sat as weather will be 49 and sunny here in Chicago. I need to decide on siding. i was thinking about using LP SmartSide...