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April 29, 2024

Looking for a bit of feedback on Wall assembly.Doing a self GC job - and noticed  that there's so much contradiction on what a good wall assembly is: Vapor /…

April 26, 2024

I just received and read the Issue 323 // June 2024 of Fine Homebuilding that included an excellent article titled Watertight Chimney Cricket.  The last, large illustration on the third…

April 24, 2024

I'll do my best to explain this; I have an 8' opening in a 16' wall between my living room and dining room with a doubled up 2x12 header supprting that…

April 21, 2024

Can I install Trex over and existing subfloor in a covered porch that does not get wet?   The subfloor is 30 years old and in perfect shape other than…

April 20, 2024

Hi all. I am finally getting my workshop started. It's going to be slab on grade, 2 story with apartment above. California if it matters. The engineer has specified most…

April 14, 2024

I think I have a problem here.  Please see pics and advise.  Exterior foam at soffit.  Water coming into windows on the inside of home.  No siding yet.. What should…

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…