Construction Techniques Archives - Page 59 of 2486

June 25, 2021

I'm considering using ICE panels (Insulated Conposite Envelope), for a upcoming carriage house build I have coming up. These panels are EPS with embedded steel stud. They are very energy…

June 22, 2021

Referencing the article about installing exterior doors in extra thick walls... https://www.finehomebuilding.com/project-guides/windows-doors/doors-in-thick-wallsOur house walls are solid 8" block with 2x6 framing inside. So if I install the doors on the…

June 20, 2021

My neighbour had his 50-year-old foundation "waterproofed", which looks like they just screwed on a membrane on the outside, replaced the weeping tile, and filled it back in with the…

June 18, 2021

 My plan is to use Huber/Advantech Zip R sheathing with 1 and 1/2 inch rigid foam (2 inch total) with 2×6  on 16 inch centers.  Then attach Delta dry and…

June 17, 2021

HelloOn the second floor of my sidesplit house (and the stairs leading to it) I have carpet. I hate it, and at some point I will replace it with hardwood…

June 15, 2021

a local lumberyard had these trusses laying around and I got a good deal on them. I believe they are originally engineered to be two trusses on each post in…

June 10, 2021

I am building a swing set for my first "big" project. I had to order the lumber - I couldn't hand-pick the pieces because I don't have a truck that…

June 9, 2021

I need HELP with my new Andersen Sliding Door installations.  We installed five (5) new sliding doors & I want to install exterior flashing around the perimeter of each door.…

June 8, 2021

Hi, I have two, maybe three, floor joists where the ends are rotted from water damage.  The pipes are fixed, no more issues.  But, the subfloor also rotted.  I need…

June 8, 2021

I am currently designing a mansard roof which will become a new third story on top of an existing structure.  The steep portion of the mansard will be clad in…