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Beam, column and attachment hardware – seeking advice
October 7, 2012

My detailed post keeps triggering the spam filter. Please see details in a follow-up post. Thanks!
Window drip cap question
October 6, 2012

I am installing vinyl windows in a new addition to a detached garage. In the past I have trimmed windows and then put in a drip cap. For this installation…
Best primer for new garage plywod
October 5, 2012

Is there an online source for info on plywood priming? I just put new exterior plywood on a wall on the INSIDE of my garage. What do I prime it…
Furring out cathedral ceiling help
October 4, 2012

Hello all. I am in the process of pretty much redoing our whole house since we found lots of rot after removing an extension. My den has a cathedral ceiling constructed…
Another strengthen ceiling joists question
October 3, 2012

I've lurked for some time and read the similar requests/response. I'm a retired computer engineer - and know enough to know I don't know anything about structural engineering. I have…
Siding Installation Details
October 3, 2012

I am replacing the "board and batton" siding on a house in San Jose, CA. The original siding is 1/2 inch exterior premium grade plywood installed on an inset in…
Bluestone Porch Surface
October 3, 2012

I have a concrete front porchsurface with a roof over it. I want to surface it with bluestone but I am not sure how to edge it. The vertical conrete…
Temporary Bracing for a Vaulted Ceiling…A NEW REPLY For CALVIN!!!
October 2, 2012

I recently removed a 6' wide fireplace and chimney on an exterior wall to make room for a 6/0 window and 5/0 French doors. After removing the brick veneer inside…
Proper nailing method, cedar clapboards
October 2, 2012

I'm planning on residing my house with 4" red cedar clapboards. When I say 4" i would special order full 4" vs.
vapor barrier
October 2, 2012

We just bought a home built in the early 70's. We were replacing some of the subfloor prior to getting new carpet and discovered the vapor barrier thick plastic is…

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