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April 26, 2023

Hi -- We are trying to build a freestanding set of walls for an art display, almost like the letter H when looked from above.  The middle of the H would…

April 25, 2023

I recently scored an unreal deal on some large format tile at a liquidation auction. I will use it for a  build this summer where it will be replacing the…

April 23, 2023

Hello Everyone,I'm attempting to get a small overhang on the south side of a new addition for a client, but without posts and beam support. I've attached some graphics of…

April 22, 2023

In the past I have seen a structural lap board sheeting for floors or roof. It’s basically 3 1x6 glued in a staggered fashion, similar to the profile of carsiding,…

April 19, 2023

Hello! This is my first post, and I would like to share with you, the frame builders, my options for frames using John Larsen's technology. My name is Ilya Svetashov, I…

April 15, 2023

Hello,I have a house with a rooftop where we intend to build a rooftop deck. The roof's parapets go up almost 5'. It is a "duplex" house, sandwiched between other…

April 9, 2023

I’ve done several beam and flitch plate installs over the years with great success. This one has me a little stumped since I don’t know the best approach. I hope…

April 7, 2023

I know this has been discussed before, but I was wondering about an alternative solution to the undersized floor joist issue.  In my case they are 2x6 and 16" on…

March 30, 2023

I noticed the studs on the gable ends in the attic of our Mid-Century ranch are oriented perpendicular to those in the walls.  Does anyone know why this was done?The…

March 30, 2023

Trying to do as much homework as I can before handing it off to my architect. The more I have "figured out", the less he will charge. What I'm looking for…