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August 26, 2002

I am an architect in Santa Barbara, CA, designing my first basement (also in CA). Because the site is relatively flat, the basement retaining wall french drain system will require…

August 26, 2002

I have an existing attic space that is being turned into a second floor area.  The existing rafters are 2X6 @ 16" o/c and have a 8/12 pitch.  I am…

August 26, 2002

I have a three year old house with beveled cedar siding. The siding was originally stained with a Sikkens product. It will soon need another coat of stain. What's the…

August 25, 2002

Can anyone weigh in on the pros and cons of sheathing that is currently being used in new homes?  The three different types I have run into are OSB vs Plywood…

August 25, 2002

In order to make 28' to 32' rafters  the framer for our house manufactured on site hip and valley rafters by cutting two, 2"x8" rafters diagonally along each rafter, connecting with scews or nails…

August 25, 2002

Hello All!       This is my first attempt at a post so please bear with me :-)  I work at a wildlife hospital here in S. Florida and the volunteers have been…

August 25, 2002

Did something new to me today. Used new const. windows....with fins......as replacement windows. Kinda. For old double hungs. The customer had all the windows in the house replaced a year or…

August 24, 2002

I am going to build a house near the ocean and am considering using LPs "Smart Panel" siding.  The coastal conditions include fog, salt, and high winds with rain.  Anyone have…

August 24, 2002

I'm building a house with a 2/12 gable roof. The rafters are 2x12 and soffited with ceiling below to form a cathedral ceiling.  I have been unable to find a…

August 24, 2002

the addition is 33' 5 1/2" wide, so the run is 16' 8 3/4". the roof is a 4/12 pitch. the rafter is 17' 7 5/8", the rise is then…