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Number of stringers for Trex Transcend
October 18, 2021

How many stringers would you install for 5' wide steps made of Trex Transcend? Thanks!Zach
Storage Shed Support
October 18, 2021

Hi there!Novice DIY here. I just finished my pole building style projects, and now have run out of time for a storage shed - deck style 16' x 20' with…
Replacing Actual Lumber Floor Joist with Nominal Lumber
October 17, 2021

I had to gut my bedroom down to the sill plates because of rot and termite damage. I have replaced the sill plates now, but now I am stuck with…
Stucco weep
October 14, 2021

I am looking for information on proper installation of weep casings on wood frame portions of a house. I am a home inspector and often see stucco that has no…
Siding installation question
October 14, 2021

Hi, I’m hoping someone can give me some guidance on the best way to install my James Hardie Artisan siding on these angles? I thought about installing a piece of…
1930s double brick concrete parge and vapour barrier? What is this?
October 11, 2021

I've been trying to figure out what that concrete parge on the double brick wall is, but can't find any information online. I see this on every brick house demolition…
Jekyll Island Ga copper pipes / fitting corrosion
October 8, 2021

After inspection of the plumbing on a SFH and Duplex (1960s copper pipe Cast iron Sewers) I am torn between repiping and just replacing the stop valves that are corroded.For…
perfect perpendicular holes
October 4, 2021

Forum - we’re opening up our basement and removing one of the lally columns supporting one of the 6x8 beams. To strengthen the beam for the 10’ span the engineer…
Chimney pipe surround and conversion
October 4, 2021

I have a 7/12 pitch metal roof with a double wall chimney pipe from the wood burning fireplace coming through that has been working fine for 14 years with no…
Structural brick house question
October 2, 2021

I recently toured a house that had mostly single wythe brick walls. They were not attached to a stick frame or masonry structure with ties, and there simply were small,…

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