Construction Techniques Archives - Page 157 of 2486

July 9, 2016

Hi, I just finished intalling a new constructon vinyl window (Anderson American Craftsman), replacing an old wood window that was rotted.  This was on the back of a garage and…

July 9, 2016

My builder says they finish the stone with this exposed metal. These pictures are from a house they already completed. It doesn't look good to me and I have never…

July 7, 2016

Hello all,  We are in the process of renovating a home and need some advice. The subfloor was cut out upon our arrival due to damage that existed as a…

July 5, 2016

I built my first home and am about to start another but I am unsure about whaat to use for the floor support system; I joints or floor trusses. I…

July 3, 2016

June-July issue p86   what will happen to bottom 2in in picture when drainable house is installed, will it stay wet an rot?

July 1, 2016

Going to be doing a tongue and groove mahogany porch.  Straight out from the house 10' and runs the full front approx 50'.  My question is how to start the…

June 30, 2016

I have a cedar shingled house with an old uncovered patio, 3 feet wide, supported on 16" span, that runs 2 1/2 sides of the house.  The patio decking is…

June 29, 2016

For deck forming I need to know if  2 X 6  at 12 inch center is equivalent to 2 X 8 at 16 inch for a span of less than…

June 19, 2016

My son has a closet in his room that has a small space above it (about 22 inches between the top of the closet and the ceiling).  He wants to…

June 19, 2016

Looking for a detailed step by step insruction on best way to install a 5" vent hood in/thru vinyl siding. Thanks