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Chimney meets Valley – roofing dilemma
September 30, 2021

Hi,I'm replacing my roof. I have most of the old shingles removed. In the photo included, you can see where a Chimney meets a valley. This valley leaked, and I…
Pier and grade beam rebar
September 29, 2021

I am building a pier and grade beam foundation for room extension. Piers are 6' deep by 12" dia. The grade beam is trenched 12" deep by 12" wide. Piers…
Sloped concrete under door threshold
September 29, 2021

I'm replacing an exterior door that leads from the house to a three season room. Prior to the 3 season room being added by the previous owners, the door used…
DIY addition built on top of driveway
September 25, 2021

Finalizing budget on a flip. Original build p&b, addtions are DIY. Turns out this DIY fiasco was built on top of the driveway. Its roughly 34L x 12 w with…
is concrete garage subfloor venting necessary?
September 20, 2021

Hello!Re-siding garage to bedroom exterior front wall to discover 3" high subfloor on 2x4 joists, 16" O.C.Never been vented. Blocked on all surrounding walls.Can I continue to block the subfloor…
Low Slope Standing Seam Roof
September 16, 2021

I have a client here in California who has requested we duplicate the characteristics of another house design he saw online. This previous design had a standing seam roof and…
Structurally Conspicuous Joists on Older Home Remodel
September 13, 2021

I'm in the process of adding an inlaw suite/kitchen to the second floor of my home.The soon to be kitchen currently has the joists exposed. Where the joists meet the…
2″ foam over 1 1/2″ crushed rock
September 11, 2021

Good evening, I am building an ICF home slab on grade with radiant heat. We are at the stage to lay the 2" foam, tubing and pour the interior concrete…
Bracing Cast In Place Foundation Walls
September 11, 2021

I'm a custom home builder in Colorado and I always ignore the note on my structural drawings either brace the concrete foundation walls or install the floor framing prior to…
Advice on Foundation Detail
September 10, 2021

I am finalizing drawings with my architect for a new house. I have some questions concerning the foundation detail he has drawn and I would like some input from some…

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