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2X6 “Big V” Tongue and Groove Treated lumber
January 5, 2022

I got a great deal on a load of 2X6 "Big V" Tongue and Groove Treated lumber to use on my screened porch deck floor. What is the recommended installation…
Slipform Masonry and Masonry Engineering. DIY
January 4, 2022

Hello all,I will start off by saying I have no experience in construction save shop class. I am considering building my own home, not entirely, but doing what we can…
1960s bungalow insulation for exterior wall
January 4, 2022

I am in the process of renovating a 1960's style bungalow in Ontario, CanadaThe walls are a brick veneer, with the usual batt insulation and then the concrete type board…
Load Bearing Interior Wall Header Size
December 30, 2021

I am looking to recess an electric fireplace into this wall, which would require crippling the two studs that are located on ether side of the cardboard box that is…
Installing ext door: flashing, but what about the remaining gap?
December 29, 2021

Hi there everyone!I'm installing an ext door on a structure where there isn't one currently, it's a stick frame with sheathing / wrap / vinyl siding structure. I watched this…
Adhesive tape used for Flashing
December 17, 2021

I had my house built in the year 2010-11 and wanted to know when adhesive tapes started to being used to flash around the windows and doors. Thanks
Spray Can Paintable Wood Preservative
December 17, 2021

Looking for a paintable WRP in Spray Can. I am building an extremely intricate birdhouse so sanding is impracticable and I am trying to minimize the brush on paint coats…
Question about an ibeam used in basement…
December 16, 2021

Hi everyone.So I hired a contractor to rebuild 2 basement walls in my basement in November of 2020 (a year ago). To be honest, these "walls" were more or less…
Suggestions for “shoring up” during a foundation repair
December 16, 2021

Hello everyone!I've been loving the questions and overall helpful attitude this community brings. Super excited to ask my first question, so here it goes.Background:Home is an 1875 single (modified to…
Building a retaining wall on a 30-35% slope
December 16, 2021

I want to build a retaining wall on the hill behind my new house using those retaining wall block, the slope of the hill is around 30-35%, I was wondering…

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