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How to secure floating treads to a closed stringer in remodel
March 24, 2023

See attached photos.... I am remodeling a 3 section stair case. Two of the sections have a closed double 2x12 stringer with floating treads. The existing stairs were carpeted so…
Moisture sealing on top of stone foundation
March 24, 2023

I have an 1890s balloon framed 2 story house. It has a basement, and the foundation is mortared stone. The rim joist and floor joists sit directly on the…
Boral siding on a SIPS structure with no internal studs
March 20, 2023

Last year I built a two story house, 24' x 32', using Premier SIPS for walls, floor and roof. The roof is standing seam metal screwed through the 1/2" plywood…
I have metal beams that are 4″ width, the metal studs are 3⅝ wide.
March 18, 2023

I will be installing PVC wall panels, in order to keep the wall flush what's the best option? I've surmised the only way to solve this is by putting studs…
Bizzare structural arrangement in bowing roof – no rafter ties?
March 13, 2023

I encountered an odd situation in the roof of my detached garage. It's a 1950s rafter system (2x4 rafters, 2x2 struts). There are joists which I thought were serving as…
Basement Stair Finishing
March 12, 2023

I got a question on a basement wall that was finished. Not sure what the correct way on how this should be finished off. The stair case is next to…
Small bathroom addition onto kitchen on a balloon framed brick veneer exterior home
March 12, 2023

Hello all. A little background: my home is a 1926 traditional 2 story all brick veneer exterior home with balloon framing. We have basically renovated the entire home including a…
Shower pan slope repair
March 9, 2023

I have a customer with a shower pan that isnt draining correctly. It is a standup curbless shower with a concrete floor that has been epoxied. When taking a shower,…
Retrofit basement footers
March 6, 2023

I’m adding a lally column to and undersized midpsan girder in the basement and I’m about cut my holes through the slab. My footers are going to be 24”x24” but…
How do I waterproof an existing foundation to patio slab connection
March 1, 2023

I'm having efflorescence issues in my dining room on my concrete floor due to water wicking through a patio slab into my foundation slab. I know this would have been…

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