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Wood and Stone Island Top
December 1, 2021

Hi All,I have been asked to construct an integrated stone/wood counter for an island. The stone portion is 36" x 78" rectangle with 2 1/2" thick edges and will have…
ceiling stucco not sticking
November 30, 2021

Help, trying to stucco a ceiling and it's not sticking. What to do??? does the mix need to be thick or wet? Do I need to add more Portland cement…
Two story slab on grade foundation footing in California
November 24, 2021

I just looked all over the internet for a detail for a two-story slab on grade footing. I was wondering if anyone had called out #4 rebar instead of #5.I…
3 inch wet vent condensation
November 24, 2021

HiI have a 3 inch copper wet vent stack in a 1960s bungalow with a basement. Live in Canada, was -10c over night last nightI'm redoing the basement, and noticed…
Plywood on the inside of an exterior wall
November 23, 2021

So the structural engineer picked up on a weakness in an exterior wall and suggested we install plywood on the inside (as well the outside plywood). It is a 4'…
Poured wall contractor doesn’t work in fractions
November 22, 2021

Hey all, Just recently spoke with a foundation contractor for poured walls that indicated they don't work in fractions. So a wall length of 36' 5 3/4" would be 36'6'. Is…
3’x5′ Basement Window – Jack Stud Question
November 16, 2021

I am building a house for my wife and I. According to code, it appears that my particular basement window size will need two jack studs per side (supporting 2-2x8…
Mr
November 15, 2021

Hello,I recently bought a new home, and I am in a bit of a dilemma.The previous owners wanted one of the walls to be ‘rustic’. They took down the paint,…
Long Ridge Beam from Shorter 2×12
November 10, 2021

Hi experts.I want to make a simple ridge pole with rafters greenhouse roof with clear plastic roof sheets. The ridge is 24 feet long, 2x8 rafter(s) - 8.5 ft long…
Tar Paper on INSIDE of exterior plywood sheathing?
November 10, 2021

Hey there! First post here as I’m going crazy trying to find an answer to this.I’m DIY renovating a house built in 1977, located in coastal British Columbia. I’ve removed…

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