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Using waterproofing mortar & parging?
August 30, 2022

Hi all,I am planning to parge the interior walls of my older poured concrete foundation walls. There is a perimeter drain in the basement. I'm planning to use S Type Mortar…
Metal Gate Build Advise
August 29, 2022

Hello, I’m thinking of building a metal gate with vertical wood panels based on the attached sketch. This is my first time building one. I’m have a few questions. Should…
No mudsills / need sisters
August 28, 2022

Hi, I've got a fun question, I do not have any mudsills, but I also have 2x8 joists that need some sister joists added. I'm in SE Wisconsin and it…
Mortar for tuckpointing stone foundation
August 26, 2022

I have a 120 year old house with a stone foundation in need to tuckpointing. I am not sure what mortar I need to use. I have not found any…
Drywall advice: closing the gap between wall and flush built-ins
August 25, 2022

Hi, I'm trying to make cabinets where the face frame is flush with the drywall. Obviously my cabinets are a little smaller than my opening.What is the best way to close…
Installing vertical wood siding with a rain screen
August 22, 2022

My partner and I are building a home and we'd like to use vertical pine shiplap siding with a rain screen. Our framing is 24" o.c.It seems like the options…
Adobe House Window Replacement
August 21, 2022

Hi all, I'm replacing windows in an old adobe house in CO. There is two windows on a gable end wall where the owner ordered one window to replace them. The…
Raised Patio Backfill
August 16, 2022

Looking for some clarity as I am building a raised paver patio and have questions about best practices for structure support and moisture control.Concerns:1) Per the details below, how should…
Cut Nail Installation Order of Operations
August 11, 2022

Hi all,I am planning on installing 10" wide, T&G eastern white pine flooring using blind edge nailing but also wanted to use face nailed cut nails for appearance as well…
Alternatives to encapsulating a crawl space
August 10, 2022

So I am in the process of planing a custom home. The builder is suggesting that the mechanicals go in a vented crawlspace. Everything I have read about a crawl…

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