Construction Techniques Archives - Page 2 of 2490

Killing two birds with one framing structure
February 26, 2025

What would be the best way to accomplish both these goals?I have a small house (about 50' x 25') with a low ceiling (about 6') and a 2x6 overhead joist…
Hardwood install in a mid-stair landing
February 25, 2025

I have a nearly completely open mid-stair landing that currently has carpet on it. The stairs are hardwood and there is no hardwood under the carpet. I’d like to install…
New window in wall with let in bracing and no plywood sheathing
February 24, 2025

Hello all,I need to install a new window (2'w x 3'h) in about the middle of the wall shown in the pic. It's an exterior 2x4 wall with let in…
Fixing Out-of-Level Foundation wall for Mudsill
February 24, 2025

Hello, I chatted with Quikrete about this today but wanted to post here to see what feedback I would get.We're building a small 16x24 studio cabin, on a CMU block…
Best practice for insulating stone foundation?
February 13, 2025

Part of my home was built in the 1800s and moved to its current location in the 1930s. When it was moved, it was set on top of this stone…
Deck post to beam connection
February 11, 2025

Figured it out, thanks
Mudsill/Compensating for Out-of-Square Foundation
February 8, 2025

Multi-part question. We are building a very small studio cabin, 16x24, shed (single slant) roof, with a loft in one corner. Jurisdiction requires IRC 2018. We're our own GC for…
Reinforcing plank and beam floor
February 8, 2025

Hello,I have a townhouse condo with unusual floor construction, its 1.5x5" (actual) T&G planks supported by 4x8 beams on varying centres, slightly over 4' at most. The planks are exposed…
Fascia-Mount Balcony Railing Post with Gutter
February 8, 2025

We are working with an architect to design a new construction house. The second story bedrooms have balconies overlooking the backyard. Given that there are sliding doors underneath these balconies…
Celect Siding Trim Detail Looks Funny… Opinions Please?
February 4, 2025

Our builder has installed Celect siding our our new home. Overall it looks great and we are very happy with how it looks. However, there are a few places where…

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