Recent content by Mxrcr

Don't rule out the prestressed panels for the garage. If you coordinate the cribbing to allow the panels to go in from the alley side you could use a lull to place the panels instead of a crane, thus keeping them under the cribbed garage. You may have to set and slide a few panels depending on...

OSB as a rule is rough side exposed. Unless you specifically asked for the smooth side out, your contractor installed it correctly. You will actually be happier in the end. Painting OSB on either side requires a lot of paint. The problem with the smooth side is that it can absorb moisture from...

It's a little stinky, but a chop saw works great.

I was a professional roofer for 10 years. I too would go with the Owens Corning ridge vent. It's a great product. It also has fabric in it now that will deflect rain and snow. Use 1 1/2" nails for the vent and 1 3/4 nails for the cap nails. Also keep the vent away from the edges at least a...

What to look out for / cardinal sins : to many to list! Here are a few. 1. Adding to much water on sight = weakens mix 2. Overworking = loss of air entrainment 3. Using water to improve workability = causes weak surface which leads to spalding 4. Pouring on a 95 degree day with a 30 mph wind =...

I live in Des Moines and work with concrete daily, both residential and municipal. I agree that wire mesh is not the best answer(especially the rolls). I would suggest 3/8" rebar on 3' centers. If you want to go closer that's fine, but steel prices are not getting any lower. 1/2" while common...

The do work. I layed shingles for 10 years. Like stated many of the nicer shingles have copper or other additives to help. That said, zinc strips will last longer, and if installed correctly should not create an issue with any wind. I would say go for it, it is cheap insurance.:rocker