Building Homes or Extensions/Expert Profile

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• Knowledgeability 9.90
• Clarity of Response 9.89
• Timeliness 9.97
• Politeness 10.0

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    K = Knowledgeability    C = Clarity of Response    T = Timeliness    P = Politeness

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
renee	11/22/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for your time & advice!
Gary	11/09/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks so much. I may have additioinal .....
Jason	11/08/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks
Jim	10/17/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks Dave agian very fast response and .....
Paul	10/05/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Dave Johnson

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

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

Hi Grady, If that brickwork has been there for a long time, and you live in a frost free climate, I'd say go for it. Otherwise, get some posts (6"x6" pt/tapered concrete, etc.) and place them at the

2009-11-12 siding over concrete blocks:

Hi Jack, Sure, you could use t-111. Go to your lumber supplier and ask for the best adhesive for this application. (there are so many brands I'd not know which might be in your area) You may also want

2009-11-08 Rotten sill plate and subfloor under tub…PLEASE HELP!:

Hi Jason, Wow, what a mess. That is surely a rotted sill. Yes, you'd need to jack enough to take the pressure off, and would only need to be done one side at a time. Keep in mind that when this is

2009-11-07 Framing:

Hi Gary, Yes, standard practice on homes is 16" o.c. However many builders use 24" o.c. to save a buck.(you'd be surprised how little it actually saves) Having said that, You needn't worry, MANY homes