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November 10, 2019

I am having facia covered with metal.  Shouldn't it be sealed at the seams where they overlap so water does not get behind?  Might be a little hard to see,…

November 10, 2019

Due to some misleading investigation at the top of the stairs, started tearing off what I thought was just a notched skirt.I stopped when I realized this was actually a…

November 9, 2019

Stegocrawl on top of visqueenToday, 07:26 PM Working on a new construction home that currently has 6mm black visqueen installed in the crawl space. It's got tips and tears all over…

November 8, 2019

This weekend I plan on installing new windows in my garage using the same method from the attached FHB article from the website archives.After everything is flashed and the window…

November 7, 2019

Hey Guys!I'm a homeowner and woodworker that's trying to make his own door. I've completed the design for the door and the sidelight, however I'm having a really hard time…

November 7, 2019

The roof will be installed soon on our new house and our builder suggests there is no reason to put an underlayment between zip panels and the ribbed metal roof. …

November 7, 2019

Stamped Concrete Patio with fire pit is a good option or just pure  concrete?

November 7, 2019

What is the best  and recommended  siding,  FIBER CEMENT OR STUCCO SIDING?I need some suggestion of cost of materialsThanks

October 29, 2019

Maybe its because I live in a very rural Eastern Oregon, but why aren't Insulated Concrete Forms used more in home construction, especially for foundations? It seems they are a…

October 22, 2019

Just thinking of ways to bring in utilities to a loft above a garage without going through the actual slab floor. Is there any reason why you cannot (or would…