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Lean to carport snow load
April 22, 2020

I’m Building a lean to carport with a wide rib metal roofing. Aiming for a 2-12 pitch, possibly 3-12.Anyone know if 2x6 on 16” center strong enough? 24” OC okay?…
Deck Post to Roof Overhang
March 24, 2020

Hello,I'm trying to plan for a small entry deck with a small roof covering the deck. A drawing is attached. Ideally I think it would be best to have the…
Roof structure and snow load
March 15, 2020

Planning to add insulation between rafters and wanted to make sure the result meets code. Could use some help, please.The roof is 7/12 pitch, horizontal span just under 12', 2x6…
Fireplace mantel with bookcases
February 24, 2020

What is the distance that I should have on the sides from the fire box?My bookcase will stick out from fireplace so what’s the distance do they need to be…
drywall ceiling firecode
February 21, 2020

In a remodel there is already 1/2" drywall on the ceiling which should be 1/2 hr fire rating.If a 2nd 1/2" sheet is added to the ceiling is this the…
Do I need to Connect Handrail Around Corner of Landing
February 20, 2020

R311.7.8.2 in the residential code states: "Continuity. Handrails for stairways shall be continuous for the full length of the flight, from a point directly above the top riser of the flight to…
Can you have a single step between two landings?
February 8, 2020

I have a rough opening going into a basement that is not allowing me to build a U shaped staircase that can meet the requirements for riser, tread and headroom.So…
Footing drains
February 7, 2020

Would a footing drain still be required on a home with a wrap around porch? Is there any need for a similar drainage system around the parameter of the porch?…
Unreinforced 6in concrete block foundation
January 22, 2020

The house is a 2 story 1925 Craftsman bungalow and it looks like a foundation was re-built around 1960. It is a crawl space with 20in tall unreinforced 6in wide…
Riser issue
January 18, 2020

I am doing my own treads and risers in my house. The staircase has temporary treads and we do not have flooring yet. Without the temporary treads, the distance from…

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