Construction Techniques Archives - Page 2 of 2492

Vertical T&G over comfortboard, screwed to sheathing?
June 1, 2025

x posted on the GBA q&A but realize this might be a mire suitable place:Doing what I can to air tight our 1976 rancher reno.Dealing with 2 small areas of…
1860s Farmhouse: Replacing floor joists and other framing members
May 28, 2025

Hello All! We just bought an 1860s farmhouse and deliberately selected a home inspector who previously worked as a structural engineer. He indicated that the basement requires extensive work to…
Attaching Mid-Span Guard Post to Solid Stringer for Deck Stairs
May 21, 2025

According to the DCA-6 guidelines by the American Wood Council (Fig 28), deck stairs using solid 2x12 stringers can span up to 13 ft 3 inches horizontally without mid-span support…
Exterior trim for windows with wood siding
May 20, 2025

Building an auxiliary dwelling, i have ZIP walls and vinyl windows. I'm planning to install wood siding, which is going to be vertical v-groove boards, with a rainscreen made of…
Building enclosure
May 15, 2025

Hello my name is Mike. I'm looking for some help with my enclosure design on my personal house here in north central Florida. I live in climate zone 2A. Wall assembly from…
Planning my rafter layout
May 13, 2025

Hi, I am about to start building my new roof and would like some feedback about my plans. I'm in northern Minnesota, 60psf ground snow load. My house is 26 feet wide…
Z Flashing at nailfin window head.
May 6, 2025

The AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association) has a good "Standards Practice for Installation of Windows with a Mounting Flange in a Wood-Frame Construction Using Exterior Barrier Methods." As far as…
Tongue and groove Wainscoting 5″ red oak
May 5, 2025

Have a wainscoting install that is being installed vertically, 42" high, with 5" tongue and groove 1/2" red oak planks. Couple questions.To finish it out properly with window/door casing, I…
Standing Seam Metal Roof Underlay Questions
April 29, 2025

OK ... Spring finally in VT (well we did have a light snow last weekend) ... time to finish the roof on the shop.Got the last piece of cap on…
Rafter Tie Placement
April 27, 2025

Hi guys, just looking for input of what I can do with this detached garage I have in my backyard. From what I can tell the loft area isnt properly…

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