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    Homebrew formula for wrinkle finish paint

    Back in the days before EPA, wrinkle finish paints used to be available in colors other than black. I used to have a formula for a homebrew version of wrinkle paint that used readily available materials but I have lost track of it over the years. Does anyone else out there have a workable formula?
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    Sill plate question

    The one thing I haven't seen anyone ask is what kind of wind pressure and/or wind speed are you concerned about?
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    New Floor Joists

    2 x 8's will work fine for the loads, especially if they are sistered to the 2 x 6's and glued and nailed as previously suggested. There is an old rule of thumb that will work in 99% of all ordinary house loads (30-40 lbs. psf) with a 16" o.c. spacing. Multiply 1 1/2 times the height of...

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