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January 27, 2013

I see there have been a lot of posts in the past on the topic of double wall construction.  But I cant find any on this particular style.  I am planning…

January 26, 2013

I think this is the right place to ask as this is about constr tech and insulation so here goes...

January 25, 2013

I used fiberglass tape and regular drywall compound . Initially the finish was good but later ridges developed in the paint along the taped line. I understand now that perhaps…

January 25, 2013

I have installed the 3/4 plywood for 3/4 solid hardwood. Now looking at the edges, I see some spots where they are not level.1/16 inch.   How level shold they be…

January 25, 2013

I'll be framing a small cottage soon. It has rake walls that will be balloon-framed. One interior wall will butt into the rake wall. I'm not quite sure how to…

January 23, 2013

Come spring I plan to rip off my roof and add 3 layers of 2 inch foam insulation and then re deck it. I plan to use 2 x 6's…

January 23, 2013

I have a walkout basement and a stone veneer chimney that starts at the first floor(not ground level) and extends above the roof line. I discovered water was leaking into…

January 23, 2013

What nailer/stapler do you recommend and what  size staples for 3/4 ash hardwood over 3/4 plywood and 1/2 subfloor?

January 22, 2013

My GC would prefer to face nail rather than use a hidden fasteners (to minimize cost). I like the unblemish look but at what cost. I read many posts and their…

January 22, 2013

Framing for skylights in an existing roof, is doubling up of the existing rafters required? Or is it sufficient just to head off the opening?