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January 30, 2022

Trying to get more background information on these types of deep foundations. I am looking to build on a lot that has had extensive backfill on it. The geotechnical engineers…

January 29, 2022

Hello there, everyone!I'm looking to replace vinyl siding installed over wrapped osb sheathing and am trying to find a relatively inexpensive solution while not crippling the lifespan of the new…

January 28, 2022

Hi,I'm replacing a swinging driveway gate that has broken and/or sagged multiple times.  It's on wood posts set in concrete now.  I would like to grossly over-engineer this, so that I…

January 28, 2022

Hello,I was wondering if there are some generous people would who be kind enough to share their experiences using computer modeling program (e.g. SketchUp, Revit, etc.) and how it applies…

January 27, 2022

Fellow Travellers - What are your opinions regarding the use of fluid applied or adhesive sheet membranes for your air & water barrier for winter installation? (Cleveland - brrchillycoldnwet) My spec…

January 27, 2022

I just finished framing some partition walls in a basement/below grade space. I cut out a short section of existing wall and the bottom plate was treated. I did not…

January 25, 2022

I’m building an ADU  behind an existing home in Austin TX. Home owner is building a 15’x40’ Pool between existing home and ADU.  The pool will start approximately 2 feet…

January 23, 2022

Hello, I'm hoping someone can give me some recommendations to fix my sill plate and ledger problems, (2nd paragraph discusses the issues if you want to skip the back story).…

January 23, 2022

We are remodeling our 120 year old house, and I would like to run this idea past someone with experience. We have the original long leaf pine wood floors. Originally…

January 20, 2022

Suggestions on metal skirting repair at perimeter base of slab home.  Each winter the frozen ground heaves and damages the metal to the point where the metal is warped, bent,…