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April 14, 2024

I am attempting to install trim on my staircase stringers and i have an issue..I started at the top and cut my vertical @ 45deg , added a short piece…

April 13, 2024

Simpson publishes reduced uplift ratings for the SDWC truss screws in raised heel trusses (C-F-2023TECHSUP, pages 91–92).  The amount of reduction depends on the location of the truss plate near…

April 10, 2024

Hi all, I'm currently in the process of installing some new black metal railings in my home and need some help figuring out how to build a curbed edge on…

April 9, 2024

I plan to create a rustic paneled wall with reclaimed 2x6 pine rafters, resawn to 3/4 thickness. I will attach weathered side out with about 1/8 gap and no edge…

April 9, 2024

I am in the process of having a timber frame pavilion constructed.  The roof of the pavilion will be 2x6 T&G Douglas Fir covered with 1/2" CDX, followed by roofing…

March 30, 2024

Hello.Looking for a little flashing advice. We’re installing some click lock standing seam metal roofing as siding. We’ve got some metal j-channel for use around the doors and windows. I…

March 22, 2024

Hi All,I'm building my own home and am preparing to build and tilt up the ground floor walls above a daylighted basement. As I've cut and placed plates I've found…

March 21, 2024

Holy heck this is so freaking difficult to find an answer.As the title says we're putting down Advantech 1 1/8" subfloor.  This is my first full construction project with plans,…

March 19, 2024

In trying to build an efficient home, looking for suggestions or those with experience with thick levels of foam user on the outside of the home.My wall calls for 2…

March 19, 2024

The greenhouse will have 6ft side walls, peak around 10ft off the top of my head.I'm wondering if I can either combine three 16ft 2x6 for a ridge board, or…