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July 23, 2019

HiI would like to install a beam that would span a 19' 7'' opening to hold weight of ceiling (no roof load). It would be easier to construct a 20'…

July 23, 2019

I'm completely renovating a home and want to focus on completing the inside of the home before Canadian winter comes.  In the spring I will regrade the property and address…

July 23, 2019

Need partial demo for small basement in order to clear perimeter of basement for waterproofing. Over the last 2 months I’ve been unable to find a contractor or carpenter to…

July 21, 2019

I'm going to be replacing an exterior door and storm door. The existing opening is not flashed properly so I'm planning on starting from scratch with the rough opening and…

July 15, 2019

I have an issue with a deck I built.  It is 6 feet wide by 40 feet long.  Deck joists are 2x8s on 16 inch centers supported on 3 laminated…

July 15, 2019

We have a timber frame home. The second floor has 2x6 T&G decking over the 4x8 and 6x8 floor joist on 30 inch centers. We would like to lay tile…

July 13, 2019

Hello Folks, There are tons of posts about sistering joists and fastener methods (nails, screws, lags, bolts), but I'm struggling to find a clear opinion on whats the least likely method…

July 9, 2019

Hello All,I'm trying to save a 700 sqft cabin that's in tough shape and has been uninhabited for 15 years.  Overall cmu foundation, structure and roof 1x sheathing is in…

July 8, 2019

I was hired to repair a post-and-beam colonial: replace trim, clapboards, and gutter.  When I removed the trim on one corner, the structural post and ends of the sills (all…

July 7, 2019

Going to be framing in a shed dormer. Looking at the existing rafters through the knee wall they are 2x4 that span 11.5 feet horizontally. Definitely undersized. There is no…