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I think you guys are correct, but it doesn't cost much to get it tested. Assuming it is safe, the next worry is the vapor barrier. This stuff was installed with the paper side up (away from warm surface ceiling) and is only 2 -3" thick (joists are 2 x 6). I hate the thought of ripping all of...

Thanks. I'm sending out the sample for testing tomorrow. I think the fact that it's paper-backed makes it less likely to be vermiculite, which was usually a loose fill (from what I've been reading).

It is a contractor doing the work and I'm going to bring it up with him. I didn't think about lead paint, but that ship has sailed. The debris from existing wall demo was carted away months ago. I thought lead paint required eating it to cause health problems.

I'm having an addition added to my circa 1956 wood frame home and noticed the original (I believe) attic insulation, which was later covered with fiberglass batts, has been exposed in some areas. I'm concerned that it may contain asbestos and have taken a sample to get tested. From the...

Thanks, guys. I'm thinking the lightnening protector with a dedicated ground would be more effective than the Ubiquiti store device, which doesn't appear to have a separate ground connection. If I put one of the grounded ones on each end of the run (like the Base-T CAT6 PoE Compatible...

Thanks, Guys. I was thinking of using one of these at each end, but from what I've read, it seems you don't want to use the same ground as house electrical (could cause noise in signal). Do you put a ground rod in at each end...

Thanks, Larry. What is an LB?

I'm finishing up a house addition and have planned to bring internet into detached garage (less than 100 feet away). I have direct bury Cat6 cable (no conduit) running around 2' deep between house and garage and want to properly bring the cable through the (basement) foundation wall or up to...

I didn’t mean non-longitudinal grain, but differences in grain curvature (as trees are cylindrical) when viewed on end. Like when you glue up a wide plank with several narrower boards, the grain is still more/less parallel to long edges of boards, but you try to alternate the curves to end up...

I would think finger jointed studs might be less prone to warping because of the random orientations of wood grain. If glued properly, they could be stronger too, I would think. I haven't seen them around here (Ct).

I was able to cut the steel easily with a carbide tip blade. Nice clean cut. I did cut just beyond the end of the wood (which is about 1.25” thick) and while bending the metal edges over is a bit fancier, I’m just going to remove the styrofoam necessary and re-glue the wood plug in there, add...

I’ve got a thickness planer, so even if I have to insert a new wood plug, I can get the thickness just right.

I’m getting no 36” wide wood doors at HD or Lowe’s available in that price range (out of stock everywhere). Since I’m only needing to take off an inch or so, I don’t expect to loose the wood plug in bottom. I’m not too concerned about moisture since it will never see rain (it’s well inside the...

I’m having an addition put on the house which involves making the ‘new’ basement into a 2 car garage. The original house basement is only 6’8” floor to ceiling, while the new basement garage has a lower floor, so ceiling is 8’6”. A doorway from new garage into existing basement has been opened...

I’m building this one right now based on a kit that Simpson used to sell. I’m using PT 2x8 for floor structure and 5/4 decking for floor. The brackets make joinery easy for the gambrel roof. If anyone would like copy of the plans, PM me.

Hookers and blow you say? Hmm.. 🤔

I like that tool cart idea too. The chain mortiser is an interesting tool I’d never seen before. Good luck on your build.

I had no idea PVC insulation went that far back!

My aunt’s house was built in 1956 (in CT) and has BX with cloth wrap over what appears to be some kind of plastic on the wires. Seems kind of advanced for 1956?

I went straight to epoxy anchors after reading about the many problems people have had with the wedge anchors. In 10 years, no issues. I did retrofit a thicker slab (12" rebar reinforced) of 5 ' x 12' to take full advange of the epoxy insert length. 12" was overkill, but it gives me piece of...