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December 2, 2024

In renovating a 100 year old house, we needed a safe work platform in the attic to remove 4 giant old chimneys. We beefed up ceiling joists (sistering 2x10's to…

September 17, 2024

To carry the King and Jack studs from the upper floor to the lower floor through the joist cavity, the builder used 2 wood I-beams running horizontally between the wood…

August 15, 2024

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June 15, 2024

2 questions, regarding landings and circular stairs. 1.  Landings — if landings are not strictly required, do they still need to comply with this part that says they “shall have a…

May 10, 2024

I recently saw an interesting open fireplace design (attached), and it got me thinking if this would work on an upcoming project where it could fit quite well.Assuming it has…

April 1, 2024

I have a 3-story 1979 built multi-home apartment that I'm replacing a rotted-out subfloor. The subfloors throughout the apartment have a 2” concrete screed placed on top of it. My…

March 9, 2024

Hello people, I was wondering if when I have GFI outlets it's required to have GFI breakers all together? Maybe a silly question...I know. Thanks for your help.

February 20, 2024

In IRC2018 the Definitions section indicates that maximum Story Height is 11' 7"; anything past that requires an engineered solution. R602.10, Braced Walls, clearly comprehends exterior load bearing wall heights…

February 10, 2024

Acoustic panels, vital in combating the pervasive issue of noise pollution, excel in sound absorption and echo prevention. Crafted from high-density materials like fiberglass or mineral wool, their manufacturing process…

January 31, 2024

the book says you need 30" of head room when determining where to place the attic hatch.but my attic hatch has a 18" wall around it, to hold back the…