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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…

March 17, 2024

I need some help from experts out there.   I am working on a Florida home with a crawlspace. Despite putting down cement board there is too much flax in…

March 11, 2024

I'm building an 8x16 concrete patio with a lean-to roof over it.  What is the proper way to ensure the slab and piers for the 6x6 posts interact properly?  There…

March 10, 2024

I have a steep driveway being graded. The grader is going below the top soil to find decomposed granite as a solid base. The bottom half of the driveway is…

March 8, 2024

We are building a home on a lot that drops about 7' over 100'. At the rear of the home we will have around a 7' stem wall. We will…