Archive for August, 2008
ObjectAdding A Stringer To An Existing Outside Stair Case
Tracy writes – “Our home is a 27 year old four level split. There are seven steps up from the front entrance to the main level. These stairs are 58″ wide. There are only two stringers for these stairs and so the stairs are very creaky and squeaky. Is it possible to add another stringer [...]
Is PEX Tubing Safe To Be Used For A Compressed Air Supply Line?
Leslie asks, “You say not to use PVC pipe for air lines. But what about the newer PEX hose? It is rated for 180 lbs.”
PEX tubing is fairly new tubing that came on the market about 15 years ago in the US home market. It was developed in the 1960s. However, PEX tubing [...]