Construction Techniques Archives - Page 128 of 2486

March 27, 2018

I'm seeking some advice/guidance on how best to build exterior walls without the ability to build it on a floor or 'stand it up.' The property is tight and there's…

March 25, 2018

Door framing was embedded into the slab and rotted out.   What kind of concret mix should I use to fill out the voids? How long do I need to…

March 23, 2018

I have a 80 ft2 bathroom floor to do (my own) which currently has only a 2X6 T & G fir subfloor. It is over-nailed but some cracks have appeared…

March 21, 2018

How do you seal house wrap when you have to cut a hole through an exterior wall? I have seen many techniques for flashing around pipes when there is no…

March 19, 2018

I am going to build a somewhat large (25’x15’) on-grade storage building and I’m looking for some insight/recommendations on my floor framing options.  My primary focus is making sure that…

March 17, 2018

Hi.,

March 16, 2018

I am trying to figure out the easiest way to build the columns for balcony from the attached picture. In the picture the columns are shown with brick finish but…

March 14, 2018

Contractor told me that he would be able to install 5' wide sliding door or a regular door with the original header and new 2x6 studs on each side. The…

March 12, 2018

I have an extremely small project that is probably a waste of of an engineers or architects time but maybe someone here can refer me to someone or someplace with…

March 11, 2018

We are wanting to create living quarters inside of our metal building. our main concern is that the building is already insulated with a vinyl backed insulation (the vinyl is…