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Short Cripple Studs
May 7, 2012

Hello , I am a homeowner about to install a window in my 1960s ranch. The new window is replacing an older window, however, plans call for a smaller opening…
subfloor for solid wood flooring
May 7, 2012

I will be laying 3/4 " 5" wood flooring - current subloor is 1x5 ponderosa pine laid perpendicular to the joist 16"oc,3/8" particleboard underlayment and vinyl on top. I am…
What tool? Cutting in place beam (old house).
May 7, 2012

Hey all, I need to replace a rotten end of a beam in an old house and need to cut an in-place beam to lap joint a new piece. There…
fold down patio roof
May 5, 2012

Hi, I would like to know how I can make a "fold down patio roof". I saw one at "Tiny Texas Houses" that they use for the purpose of transporting…
I-joist for a barn roof
May 5, 2012

I live in south west lower Michigan, and I am trying to find out the spacing needed for my rafters. I am planning on a 19 foot 6 run at…
gap between outside edge of casing and wall
May 4, 2012

I am rehabbing a building that I just bought and the previous owner hastily installed new casing around the windows such that there are pretty big gaps between the outside…
Grinding or SLC?
May 3, 2012

Hey guys, I know there's about 100 threads on leveling concrete (I know this because I searched), but I couldn't find one that really addresses the question I have so…
Covering wood foundations wall above ground
May 3, 2012

I have built a wood foundation wall and will use the Blue skin to water proof it below ground and I would like to use the dimpled ABS plastic sheet…
re-siding masonry
May 3, 2012

Hello, team... I have to instal new siding over masonry. The customer wants Hardi-board over insulation (thickness undetermined, but probably 2-1/2") . Q - how to attach 2-1/2" material to…
Best floor joist or truss construction to span 26 ft
May 2, 2012

I am planning a home addition that will be 26' x 26', two floors above a walk out basement foundation. 26 ft can be clear spanned with I-Joists or wood…

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