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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
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 368	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.
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 617	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 723	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.
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 3372	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.
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
Daniel Humphrey U.S. On Vacation returns 11/14/2009 View Profile 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.

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2009-11-06 Side Entrance to Basement:

Hi Melissa, a basement entrance will require retaining walls on each side of the entrance beginning at the basement wall and leading up to grade. These retaining walls will need their own footing drains

2009-11-05 adding to a roof:

Hi Bob, it appears from your drawing that the eaves at the inside corner of your roof are level. I would build a simple shed roof with the two inside sides attached to your eave rafters and then tipped

2009-11-05 adding bathroom and toilet:

Hi Joanna, it sounds like you will need to cut into your concrete floor and bring the sewer into the house from the outside which isn't that big of a deal but will require repouring of the concrete once

2009-11-05 Granite and Marbles:

Hi Naseer, I am assuming that the marble and granite was ordered per a specification in the project spec manual. It is not being silly to verify that the order was placed according to the specs. You

2009-11-05 Patio Cover:

Hi Peter, I would trim the rafter tails back at what I assume is the kitchen roof and then attach the ledger at that elevation. This will put your ledger above the bedroom window and you should be able