The problem with aluminum is it's often connected to Copper and the two metals interact leaving a poor connection between the two that can end up as a fire bazaars.

We are at a critical junction right now as once the dollar index breaches above 85 index it is going to head towards 90 putting further pressure for the precious metals, S&P, and the euro. 

He also has a metal brace clamped to the thin part by the sink cut out to reinforce that while it's being moved.

@Rodney Taylor, obviously you do not know what mason lath is, mason lath is a wood shim that is used mostly for doing plaster work ( you see it in old homes in the walls) and doesn't rust, it is not diamond lathe which is metal, that is used for stucco and cement tile jobs, which could rust and is what you are probably thinking of. cement board is not porous like you think it is, it does not soak through the board, if done properly and all joints are sealed with thinset and mesh tape, if grout fails there will not be any problems. 

Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k SimilaritiesBoth were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions; andBoth are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m)The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k DifferencesIn order to open a solo 401k, self-employment, whether on a part-time or full-time basis, is required;To open a self-directed IRA, self-employment income is not required;In order to gain IRA checkbook control over the self-directed IRA funds, a limited liability company (self-directed IRA LLC) must be utilized;The solo 401k allows for checkbook control from the onset;The solo 401k allows for personal loan known as a solo 401k loan;It is prohibited to borrow from your IRA;The Solo 401k may be invested in life insurance;The self-directed IRA may not be invested in life insurance;The solo 401k allow for high contribution amounts (for 2017, the solo 401k contribution limit is $54,000, whereas the self-directed IRA contribution limit is $5,500);The solo 401k business owner can serve as trustee of the solo 401k;The self-directed IRA participant/owner may not serve as trustee or custodian of her IRA; instead, a trust company or bank institution is required;When distributions commence from the solo 401k a mandatory 20% of federal taxes must be withheld from each distribution and submitted electronically to the IRS by the 15th of the month following the date of each distribution;Rollovers and/or transfers from IRAs or qualified plans (e.g., former employer 401k) to a solo 401k are not reported on Form 5498, but rather on Form 5500-EZ, but only if the air market value of the solo 401k exceeds $250K as of the end of the plan year (generally 12/31);When funds are rolled over or transferred from an IRA or 401k to a self-directed IRA, the amount deposited into the self-directed IRA is reported on Form 5498 by the receiving self-directed IRA custodian by May of the year following the rollover/transfer.Rollovers (provided the 60 day rollover window is satisfied) from an IRA to a Solo 401k or self-directed IRA are reported on lines 15a and 15b of Form 1040;Pre-tax IRA contributions on reported on line 32 of Form 1040;Pre-tax solo 401k contributions are reported on line 28 of Form 1040;Roth solo 401k funds are subject to RMDs;A Roth 401k may be transferred to a Roth IRA (Note that from a planning perspective, it may be advantageous to transfer Roth Solo 401k funds to a Roth IRA before turning age 70 ½ in order to escape the Roth RMD requirement applicable to Roth 401k contributions including Roth Solo 401k contributions and earnings.)

Sheet metal gives no place for mold or bacteria to grow while a wall cavity is nothing but food for anything that may want to grow.

I work in metal fabrication and we do business with multiple industries from medical equipment suppliers to heavy equipment manufactures.

it's a small world journey" of the metals to produce a cathode.   

Just curious is it even worth the money to pick up seemingly affordable trailers on 1/4 acres or to fix up for rental properties.Seems like the most common type of blue collar housing here.I know a little already regarding metal roofing, newer being easier to finance, etc.Does anyone else buy these?

Did they use a metal snake attached to a drill. 3.If they did they may have punched a hole in the shower trap, this would cause it to leek when you are taking a shower.