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Anyone Tapcon Ply Subfloors into Concrete? Screw Spacing?
February 7, 2022

What is an appropriate screw pattern for affixing 4x8 panels to concrete? All the info I can find online refers to screwing ply to wooden joists, etc.- not to concrete. The…
How to install shiplap
February 7, 2022

I am building a soundproof wall. It consists of metal furring channel, a layer of fire code 5/8” drywall, green glue in between, another layer of fire code 5/8” drywall.…
Mdf trim for bench seat
February 5, 2022

I am building a small bench seat and intending to trim the front with 1/2” primed mdf.I would really appreciate thoughts on if think this is the right way to…
Rainscreen Wall Detail in Northeast
February 3, 2022

Hi All,I'm new to posting but a long-time reader of the forum.We are preparing to build a small Cape in North Central Connecticut, and would like advice on handling rainscreen…
Sloping a flat roof
February 1, 2022

HelloAttached are a couple of photos of the flat roof which is above my garage. Half the garage is under bedrooms, the other half is sticking out of the house.I…
Was this preventable
February 1, 2022

We had a garage addition built 10 months ago , used icf blocks , and had a section of asphalt removed in front of garage doors and they pourd a…
Proper Electrical Layout
January 31, 2022

Any good articles or discussions on house electrical layout? I completely mapped out my panel vs every switch/outlet in my house and most rooms run off 2 double pole breakers.…
Non-Pressure Treated Sills
January 31, 2022

Hi all, I have a 36x36 barn that I'm looking to convert into a living space. The sills of the barn don't appear to be pressure treated and are laid directly…
Helical Pile / Pier Deep Foundation
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…
replacing vinyl with board and batten – some questions
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…

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