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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Dave Johnson U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.89 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 621	Anything in the residential home building areas. Wood frame, energy efficiency and I.C.F. homes. Green buildings.
Dan Griffin U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 9.91 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 733	I can answer almost all questions related to the total construction process. My expertise is in commercial construction, though I can field most any residential question. I have hands on experience in concrete, heavy equipment, masonry, all phases of carpentry, interior finishes, and I am fairly strong in mechanical and electrical.
Daniel Humphrey U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.81 Clarity of Response 9.79 Timeliness 9.90 Politeness 9.93 Total Questions 138	I can answer questions about designing and building homes and outbuildings, especially for colder climates. I am expert in timber framing, but of course I also know about other kinds of residential construction techniques and materials. Because of my emphasis on using local materials and organic alternatives, I know quite about about Green Building and am willing to do the research to find out more.
Bruce E. Johnson U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.94 Clarity of Response 9.92 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 3391	I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
Ted Barnhill (Principal, Design45 LLC) U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.84 Clarity of Response 9.79 Timeliness 9.78 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 372	I can answer questions about architectural design, how to work with a designer, and best construction practices for most trades. I specialize in cold-climate design (I'm in Minnesota), older home renovation, and energy-efficient/sustainable design.
Bill-C U.K. On Vacation returns 11/31/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.82 Clarity of Response 9.82 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 45	Questions on UK construction from setting out to finishing projects Mainly concreting ,drainage ,bricklaying, masonry,carpentry and decorating,plaster work ,render/roughcasting.From new build construction to historical restoration, renovation

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Recent Answers

2009-11-21 siding:

Hi Renee, First, being from Maine I have had very little experience with this type of construction. As a matter of fact, I'm not even sure what you mean by "slump block". (by now you must have a lot of

2009-11-21 siding:

Hi renee, if the existing wood siding, I am betting that it is plywood T-111, is in good termite free condition you can add a lap siding over the top of it. I recommend Hardie siding. It is made out

2009-11-20 conceal beam:

Hi muhammad, it sounds to me like the builder needed to add the "intermediate" flush beam to cut the span of your joists to a workable length without having the header impose into the living space. It

2009-11-19 home repair:

Hi franc, a little trick I have seen masons do, and I have done it myself, is to use chips of block or small wood shims to hold up the block until the mortar sets up. You then pull the shim out and push

2009-11-19 building a shed on a brick foundation:

Hi Grady, I've read this question several times over the last couple days trying to figure it out. A lot of mystery surrounds the words "foundation" and "brick".. When you say 15x15 foot brick foundation