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Steve Major (Owner - Major Design Group)
returns 12/31/2009
Expertise
I can answer any questions regarding the design and execution of home improvement and remodeling. 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.
Experience in the area
25 years experience in home improvement design and construction, all hands-on, including the construction of dozens of single-family homes and hundreds of remodeling projects in the northeastern US.
Publications
Author: "Architectural Woodwork - Details for Construction" published by Van Nostrand Reinhold (now Wiley).
Education/Credentials
BS -- Cornell University
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen | 01/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Mr. Major, French doors! I hadn't thought ..... |
| rebecca | 09/26/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for taking the time to ..... |
| alex | 09/07/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | it is great response thank you! |
| Jeff | 09/01/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you ! I thought so, but ..... |
| mark | 08/26/07 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Recent Answers from Steve Major (Owner - Major Design Group)
2009-01-02 stairwell door:
Karen, You are dealing with a number of design issues here. Without seeing your site I can't say too much about the configuration. But first off, 96" doors are commonly available. The best
2007-09-26 1920's basement:
Rebecca, The best and most sound option is to pour a concrete floor in the basement, then proceed with adding finishes to whatever extent you want. If headroom is a problem this may entail the removal
2007-09-09 basement insulation:
John, 1) You will get little benefit from insulating solid concrete interior walls. I would skip the step. Extra insulation (especially fiberglass) is just waiting to get wet possible moldy in a basement
2007-09-08 Water Treatment:
John, A pH (acidity) of 6.5 is not a real worry.It's only 0.5 less than 7 (neutral). However, since you have iron in the water your treatment contractor may recommend a different media in the softener/conditioner
2007-09-06 tension beam:
Alex, Unfortunately this is a difficult question to answer without seeing the site or at least photos and/or drawings of the situation. From your description it seems that you could at least raise
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