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Open ends of cement siding
August 5, 2012

I'm re-siding a doghouse dormers with cement lap siding. Roof will be done at the same time. I'm wondering about the open ends of the siding where they meet the…
New construction windows on old shingles
August 1, 2012

I am installing new construction windows on an old ballon framed house. There is no seathing and the shingles sit on 1x2 nailers nailed directly to the framing. I need…
Flash and fill a double stud wall
July 31, 2012

Hello All, I'm in the process of designing a home in a Dry Zone 5 area. Been scouring the websites for that ideal wall construction. I've narrowed my design down…
What brand coil nails for fibercement siding?
July 31, 2012

I have a coil siding nail gun, but have not used it with fiber-cement siding before. I have seen very few comments or recommendations on the different brands of hot-dipped…
new porch span and load questions
July 30, 2012

good day all i'm adding a porch to the rear of my house and have a couple of questions regarding loads and spans. the porch will be 12 x…
Removing bearing walls
July 29, 2012

I need to remove a load bearing wall. I have just finished reading "Removing a Bearing Wall" (Fine Homebuilding, Dec 2002 Jan2003). The article describes shoring the ceiling on both…
Best way to attach TJIs to a blind rim joist?
July 27, 2012

I have a floor to build where I'm using TJI's and OSB Rim but on one side this bumps up against the wall of the building I'm adding onto so…
Roof venting for metal roof
July 25, 2012

Hi Folks, I'm an owner/builder currently building a small house (25X35) in Western Oregon. The design incorporates a passive solar design including clerestroy windows on the second floor. To accomodate…
New exterior door where a window used to be
July 25, 2012

I realize I am going to have to check with building codes here locally and have asked a structural engineer friend for his assistance, but question please...I have a large 72"…
Bluestone over concrete slab – what’s the proper technique?
July 23, 2012

I met with two different hardscapers about putting bluestone over my raised concrete slab. Both agreed that the slab is in good condition and did not need to be taken…

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