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    Hi all, I'll throw in this idea. It is hard to tell, but lets say that the ridge board is a 2x6 or 2x8. For the support of the roof perhaps only a 2x6 is necessary. The extra unsupported part is merely for the increased space for insulation. Obviously the heel should still be supported----just an observation as to how it got to be this way.
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    Erby, if you tilt the roof the tubes would tilt also and the area of the collection hole on each tube would decrease also-----wouldn't it?
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    After April 1, 2006 its going to be required to ground to a Ufer ground in the footing----I am not sure if that means in conjuction with other grounding means or in place of. Anyone else know? This is most likely going to apply to jurisdictions operating under the NEC.
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    Hi Richard, I have never been able to understand why they haven't "taken off"---I installed several in the late 70's early 80's----haven't heard much since. I still think they are a great idea. Search the Nutone site---the one you pictured looks a lot like the Nutones I installed. Charlie
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    How Hot?

    charlie replied to kurt's topic in Plumbing Forum

    I found this temp in a home and the seller thought it was just fine! Download Attachment: hot water 082.jpg 41.55 KB
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    My understanding is that you can have as many ground rods as you want as long as they are connected together within the same system-----where you get into trouble with parralell paths is when a ground rod(s) is added and they not are connected together in the system. Or a similiar situation would be if you grounded to a water pipe but the water pipe wasn't connected to the system ground.
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    are you sure those aren't arc fault breakers?
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    Shingle tabs can make great skis on the ball bearings of loose granular!
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    Thanks for the help, I finally found this info: SILVA WOOL: This is a product manufactured by the lumber industry. It consists of wood slivers treated with a fire retardant. The most common wood appears to be cedar that is resistant to rot and pests. The insulating qualities are quite good, however the quantity is often inadequate by today’s standards and additional insulation should be installed.
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    I am familiar with Balsam Wool----primarily installed prior to 1945. This stuff was installed in the early 80's and isn't nearly as powdery as Balsam Wool.
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    Hello all, I posted this request for info about this insulation material on another forum and didn't get much response. In the picture, the small dark grey material at the center is rock wool, the lighter grey is standard cellulose fiber, and the blond material is __________? It appears to be some sort of cellulosic material ranging from small sawdust like particles to one inch shreaded-like strands. I have seen the material over the years remodeling but never had to call out what it was. Is it treated with fire retardant etc. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, Charlie Download Attachment: Lau-b 149.jpg 54.81 KB
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    I see this all the time in the NW---especially on Sandstone. It is most likely a lichen and I suspect that it shows up where there isn't an overhang or other source of moisture.
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