Construction Techniques Archives - Page 22 of 2486

July 3, 2023

I'm adding windows to a "Tuff Shed" which is framed with 2x4's and sided in T-111. I framed my rough opening and cut the T-111 about 1.5" wider to allow…

June 29, 2023

I have been looking at the NAHB guide for frost-protected shallow foundations in which they have two separate models to follow, one for heated spaces, and one for unheated spaces…

June 27, 2023

We just built a home with hardie plank siding on water front property.   Noticed dark residue growing around switches, electrical outlets and over baseboards on the south side wall…

June 25, 2023

Concrete Block,  Enclosing a Lanai.   I have a 65" opening.  The house outside wall beam is at the top of the opening.  It is a 10 foot ceiling.  I want…

June 21, 2023

starting work on a deck / platform that will be flush with the existing lawn and patio. about 2/3 of the lawn will be replaced with a composite deck -…

June 20, 2023

I am putting up a 24 foot sail shade half above my pool and half above a soon to be deck next to the pool so I cont put posts…

June 17, 2023

OK, so lately I have been trying to convince myself to design one last house and have it built. I have always wanted to build an ICF house, so maybe…

June 13, 2023

We are building a custom home with hip roofs and had some questions regarding the best way to support the roof in some areas.  The span is 45' across and…

June 11, 2023

Hey Guys,I have a 6' window that I want to install on an exterior wall. I'm going to open up the drywall and frame all from the inside. I'm not…

June 9, 2023

Gents,Tortured perfectionist amateur here. I am building stairs to an 18X40 deck I just built. The stairs will be L shaped with a total of 3 treads. One side will…