Construction Techniques Archives - Page 15 of 2487

January 3, 2024

I am replacing windows on a 1959 house in San Diego. No sheathing just stucco over felt paper over studs. The attached pic is what the original flashing looked like,…

December 28, 2023

I have a mid span 3 ply LVL flush beam that joist hangers will be fastened to on either side. The joists are 2x12 SYP the other ends of the…

December 25, 2023

I want to add another opening in the marriage wall of our modular home.  I went into the attic to see how the existing openings were framed but came away…

December 21, 2023

I’m going to be building a house, in West Virginia new to this site I’m sure I’ll be on here asking more questions in the planning stages and trying to…

December 12, 2023

I working on the development of 5 passive houses in Minneapolis (6A). We got delayed in the process and are now pouring concrete in "cold weather conditions".  I have our…

December 11, 2023

Hello, I’ve constructed some masonry columns out of 12” column block to support a porch wrapping the house I’m building. My design is based on this fhb article https://www.finehomebuilding.com/membership/pdf/5410/021212038.pdf?fhb_sid=VDAxRlJFRmZTVVE5TVRFeU9ERXlOemd4TWlaWFVGOUpSRDB4T1RNME9EZ21WRmxRUlQxdFpXMWlaWEltZEdsdFpYTjBZVzF3UFRFM01ESXpNRFV6T1RnPXwxNzAyMzA1Mzk5&fhb_token=ba1c803ad7df8e435d65eb2a8539d162the porch band…

December 10, 2023

This picture window install has 5/4 Boral flush window trim at the sill rather than a traditional extended sloped sill with drip kerf. What is the preferred method for preventing…

November 30, 2023

I have a staircase leading upstairs directly above another staircase leading to my basement. I'm trying to find a way to remove or replace the center stringer of the upper…

November 28, 2023

Hi,I am getting quotes to repair a bow window sill repaired and add bottom insulation.   The front finger jointed sill has separated.  The bow window itself is fine.  The…

November 28, 2023

I need to get a double hung window rotted sill replaced.  In the past this is something I would tackle myself but these days I hand stuff  off to others.…