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Bruce E. Johnson

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 15.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 26.2
  • Total Questions 3938
 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.

Dan Griffin

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.88
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 20.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 19.2
  • Total Questions 993
 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.

Craig Fiore

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.98
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 23.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 58.1
  • Total Questions 194
 Any questions related to building, constructing, remodeling, or renovating all types of buildings, both commercial and residential, including questions related to general contracting and the management of projects,estimating construction costs, project scheduling, construction contracts (both prime contracts between owners and general contractors and subcontracts between general contractors and their subcontractors or direct contracts between owners and subcontractors). Also, methods and procedures for performing and understanding all trades and trade work typically employed in the construction of buildings.

Daniel Humphrey

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.84
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 14.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 18.9
  • Total Questions 204
 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.

Michael Curry

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.82
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 28.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 25.2
  • Total Questions 164
 Carpentry and new home framing - insulation - drywall - roofing - foundations (block and poured) flooring (wood and ceramic) masonry While I build complete houses I am not qualified in plumbing or electrical.

Diane Plesset

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.71
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 31.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 29.7
  • Total Questions 25
 I will answer questions about designing and building a new home, building an addition, remodeling a home, sustainability ("green" building and remodeling), aging-in-place, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling. The goal is to help homeowners achieve ultimate satisfaction with all of their choices and decisions.

Stephen Major (Owner--Major Design Group)

U.S.
Maxed Out
  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 12.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 54.0
  • Total Questions 146
 I can answer any questions regarding the design and construction of homes and additions. This includes trade-specific questions (how-to) in all major building trades: framing, foundations, site prep, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, interior finishing, trim & cabinetwork, exterior finishing, roofing, siding. PLEASE indicate your state or region, so I can provide the best possible answer.

Recent Answers

2012-02-09 Attached Pergola:

Hi William, most stud framed walls have studs spaced at 16" on center.  By locating one definite stud in the wall you want to attach to you should be able to find the rest of the studs you need by measuring

2012-02-06 Basement Posts for New Construction:

Hi Brian, I'm not a big fan of "buried" posts especially in basements.  If there is moisture present you may eventually find your buried post bottom rotted away and you wouldn't even know it until it was

2012-01-31 basement:

Hi again Bill, the footings are poured first, then the walls then the floor in most cases however if it is a small room  and you want to cut out one step you can pour the slab with monolithic footings

2012-01-30 basement:

Hi bill, basically you need to do a basement foundation with a Foundation drain around it .  The poured concrete walls are painted with a heavy rubber or tar mastic and then before backfilling you put

2012-01-25 Carport Installation:

Brandy,    From your description I assume that you are describing a pre-fabricated metal carport kit.  If this is the case, you need to contact the manufacturer for their advice on fastening the structure

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