Where was the first skyscraper?
The worlds first skyscraper is in Ditherington; Shrewsbury. It is the Flax Mill which was built in 1797 http://www.investinshropshire.com/didyouknow.aspx
The first skyscraper was the Home Insurance Building in Chicago. - This was built in 1885 and is not the worlds first. Depends on who you talk to. What we consider a skyscraper today first came on to the scene in 1890 called the Wainwright building located in St Louis MO. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wainwright01.jpg
How do you wash a shower curtain?
It's nothing special. You can just put it in the washing machine, but put it on a delicate setting. Then hang dry. Do not put it in the dryer.
What are the alternatives to using muriatic acid to clean grout smears from natural stone?
The alternatives to using muriatic acid to clean grout smears from natural stone is a mixture of water and vinegar. First wipe away heavy grout with a damp sponge, then apply the vinegar-water mixture to the affected area. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before using a scrubbing brush to remove the stains. Wash away the residue with a damp sponge.
What are the types of false ceiling construction?
what r the different types of false ceiling what r the different types of false ceiling
How many square feet in a 4 inch thick slab using 3 yards of concrete?
roughly 240 square feet. Formula for figuring yardage is: (Width X Length X thickness)/27= cubic yardage of concrete. Just reverse the formula to solve for Width X Length or Square Feet. CY X 27 divided by thickness = square footage
What is the importance of decision theory?
Decision theory, the modeling and study of man's decision-making, is arguably most important because in learning how we make decisions, we can learn to make better ones. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on decision theory, which, by the way, is subject of discreet mathematics. The curious person would surf on over and at least skim the article.
How do you know how far apart to put your trusses?
Most truss systems are spaced 24 inches on center. Depending on the length, or load applied they will sometimes need to be spaced 16 inches on center. Trussed Rafters as advised by TRADA are now spaced at 600mm c/c.
You will want to make sure you remove the old toothbrush holder and the soapdish. Replace the space with matching tile. You could select a new toothbrush holder and soapdish which stand alone on the vanity countertop.
Why won't heat rise from basement to the upstairs in the home that heats with wood stove?
If the wood stove is in the basement it will heat up the rest of the house but if it is not in the basement you have to find some way to vent it down there.
Does Michael's Craft Store carry Stick-em Candle Adhesive?
STICK-UM Candle Adhesive is shown at Michaels.com
Durahide is a synthetic material. It is a cloth backed vinyl that is soft, durable, similar to leather, and often used of furniture.
Who is the actress in the sleepcountry USA commercial?
For the last few years it's been Mary Kae Irvin (after Sunny Kobe Cook, of course). Just lately they've been showing a new gal, but I don't know who it is. Mary Kae Irvin
http://www.toposwopetalent.com/individual_talent.php?key=56
She's from Woodenville, Washington and works part time at Chatuea San Michelle Winery.
What is the average cost per square foot to install hardwood floors in Maryland?
The installation should run you from $2-$4 per sq ft, using a licensed professional.
The product will vary from .99-$9.00 per sq ft.
What is the minimum size of door?
There is no physical minimum door size - custom doors can be made to any size. There might be building codes for your area specifying what the minimum door size is for a commercial or residential structure, though...
What type of glass is used for car windows?
Toughened or laminated
EDIT: Laminated, annealed glass for the windshield. It will be held to gether by the plastic if broken, and not break into shards to cut the driver and passenger. The other windows are tempered, and break into small cubes that don't cut.
Classic cars, like '57s chevys, have laminated glass thoughout. Antique cars , like Model T's, had simple plate glass, it caused serious cuts in an accident
It varies from contractor to contractor. Types of tile and sizes. Complexity of the job. State to state. Remember you get what you pay for. If you go with the lowest bid you probably are going to get a sloppy job and you will regret it. I have seen this happen too many times.
I am not the low bidder. I don't want to be the low bidder. I take pride in my work and charge accordingly. It costs more but the homeowner is thoroughly pleased when the work is done and they are happy to show off the tiling work to their friends and relatives. I get referrals.
When looking for a tile setter make sure you get references and pictures of previous jobs these people have done. It will save you headaches and money later on.
How many gallons of water in an average size household bathtub?
about 100-150 gallons
Another opinion75 - 80 gallonsYour bathtub may be bigger than mine. So, measure length times width times depth of the water and multply by 7.5 to get the amount of gallons in your tub... or any other vessel.
Can a pressure treated foundation be placed on the basement concrete slab?
Hello, My name is Terry and I am a help expert in the building and construction field. Yes, it is possible to construct a treated lumber foundation. It must however, be constructed and inspected by your local building department. There are minimum specifications that can be obtained from the International Residential Code, International Building Code, Universal Building Code, California Building Code and other codes that are specific to different areas of the country. You must work closely with your building official to determine which code you should be following. Structural design is the basis for safety and durability in a structure, and should always be completed by a competent individual. In my area we require that licensed design professionals such as structural engineers and architects be involved with most designs. With wood foundations, moisture and pest deterioration are probably the most significant issues. In some areas, such as California, seismic considerations are also in effect. It is always best to verify CODE SPECIFIC information with your local Building Official and/or Building Department as local laws and codes do tend to vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. I hope you have found this helpful! Terry CBO
Granolithic Floor is a marble type mosaic floor finish that uses Portland cement as base materials. It has a characteristics of durability, beauty and variety installed in either by:
a. Monolithic or cast in place - means massively, solid, single and uniform floor finish cast in place. A mixture of cement and marble chips to a proportion of 1:3 is casted on top of a rough floor slab surface to an average thickness of 1.25 cm. the floor is then grinded after it has attained sufficient hardness to withstand abrasion and vibration caused by the grinding machine. Grinding of the floor surface should not be allowed earlier than 48 hours after casting.
b. Pre-cast - refers to granolithic tiles in various dimensions hydraulically pressed and molded in a factory. The distinctive difference between the cast in place and the pre-cast installation is the manner and place of casting or molding. The former being installed on site and the latter at the factory site. Thus, pre-cast is installed in a tile form while cast in place is installed in a fresh mixed form.
Replacement screws and nuts for vintage Revere Ware pans are not available anymore from the Revere Company but you can buy them now from a new supplier at http://www.reverewareparts.com, that's revere ware parts dot com. Simple.
Plywood is a type of board made from sheets of wood, called wood veneers. They are then are glued together with the grains oriented in alternating directions.They are usually an odd number of plies (3, 5, 7, etc.), as the symmetry makes the board less prone to warping, and the grain on the outside surfaces typically run in the same direction.
What is the construction cost per square foot in asheville NC?
The construction cost per square foot in Asheville, North Carolina is about $88 per square foot. This means a 3000 square foot building would cost about $264,000 to build.