BLOCK G Renovation Flashcards
1
Q
How do you undercut door trim to accommodate new flooring when installed on concrete?
A
Use scrap piece of flooring as a guide
2
Q
How far can a load bearing wall inside of a house be moved?
A
- Options start with 600mm and go up from there
3
Q
In adding an extension, how do you tie wood siding on the extension into the existing vinyl siding
A
- Do you cut back the vinyl, what type of mold do you use (F vs. J), do you caulk the joint?
4
Q
How would you extend an existing window?
A
– Some guys got one about lowering the window, some guys got one about raising. In either case you’re only changing one elevation
5
Q
When replacing a door, keeping the original jamb, how do you fix loose fitting screws in the hinge
A
Options revolved around drilling and plugging the holes, variations on what you use (silicone vs. glue; dowels vs sawdust)
