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Vertical 2×4 Cedar Siding
October 22, 2019

I'm trying to figure out how to recreate the siding detail in the attached photos. Our plan is to use 2x4 STK cedar on edge spaced 1-1/2" apart. The rub…
Marriage wall removal
October 21, 2019

Looking to have someone remove this wall in my modular home. I wanted to know if this would be possible with a microlam beam. House was built in 1990. This…
Help with framing a wall between ceramic and carpet transition
October 21, 2019

Hi all,Have enjoyed this site for some time and now just getting involved in the discussion.Looking for some guidance in how to frame out a wall where there is a…
Are 1/8″ gaps in OSB/Plywood cumulative over a span?
October 19, 2019

The APS recommends keeping a 1/8" gap between OSB or plywood sheets when used on roofs, floors, or walls. That makes a lot of sense since both types of sheathing…
Remedies for retrofitting a bad window flashing job?
October 19, 2019

We're at the point of our home construction where we have the housewrap and windows in. It's been pretty wet lately and today we noticed we have water coming in…
refacing a 10 ft. high poured concrete retaining wall
October 18, 2019

I have just completed the prep work for my retaining wall project. I had to fill in some deep pockets and fissures with hydraulic mortar mix ( fast drying). I…
Frost protected shallow/floating slab foundation
October 13, 2019

We are hoping you can help. We had a home built in Northern WI. It is supposed to be a frost protected slab/floating foundation. It has in-floor heat.We expected the…
Insulating 2×4 Stud Cavity with Stucco Exterior and no sheathing
October 8, 2019

Hello, Looking for some thoughts on insulating my exterior stucco wall on an upstairs remodel. Previously it was just blown in cellulose and super thin 50's drywall. The insulation was…
Expensive door protection
October 7, 2019

I have an expensive door just installed in a new home. House is ready for insulation, then drywall, etc so a long ways to go before completion. Ya'll have any…
Wall sheathing variations for treehouse
October 6, 2019

I'm constructing a tree-house for my family and am about to close in the framed single-level "house" structure with sheathing. It's traditional 2x4 16OC walls with a (forthcoming) shed roof.…

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