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not installing mudsills on new house
June 11, 2002

I know enough about framing to be dangerous but have a question about how one of the builders we are thinking of using to build our house frames the first…
gable overhangs
June 11, 2002

Twin 20/12 gables break main 14/12 house roof. They overhang by 18" over new porch with 6/12 pitch. I need to trim and terminate the overhangs (roof, facia, soffit) on…
effects of moisture content in P.T. wood
June 11, 2002

I was rolling Pressure treated SYP 2x10 joists, and noticed that a few of them were taller then the others. Most were 9-3/8" while a few of them were as…
Tile roof repair
June 11, 2002

Due to a recent storm, I have had some of my caps of my clay tile roof either loosen up or come off my roof. What is the best way…
Scale for dormers ?
June 11, 2002

Is there a scale for dormers in reference to either building size or roof size? I see so many that look awesome and others that just look like they were…
greenboard vs. cement board
June 10, 2002

I am remodeling my bathroom and use a shower surround on the walls surrounding my cast iron tub. I want the project to last and I have heard that greenboard…
clever stair design
June 10, 2002

Can anyone there tell me where someone could get some guidance on maximum stair riser spans for given dimensional lumber? I want to build a 15 step (10"/7" rise) staircase in…
Source for Commercial Door hardware?
June 10, 2002

I have outswinging frnech doors that open onto a 600 sq ft deck I built. I'm thrilled with the results, but there is one small problem- the wind. When it…
concrete ramp
June 10, 2002

I need to form a concrete ramp over an existing slab. The thick end of the ramp is 7" and it tapers out to a point in 72". Should I…
Drywalling over trusses
June 10, 2002

Does anyone know if it is possible to install drywall over trusses? I am renovating my home and would like to take full advantage of the space between the 8…

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