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February 5, 2021

1930 series duplex has 16' floor joists that overlap the center common wallby about 3' each. The floorings and ceilings were not attached to the overlapped parts, but a heavy…

February 1, 2021

I have a 1960's wood deck that will be replaced this summer. The old posts (buried in concrete) that support the deck step railings are too short by today's standard.…

February 1, 2021

Hello Brain Trust,There must be something obvious I'm missing but I'm having a hard time finding literature on a post and beam frame on a pier foundation.I've designed a one…

February 1, 2021

How do you drain footings that are below grade?Consider the following picture.  It shows a drain tile next to a spread footing.  The question is where does the water go…

January 31, 2021

I made my own cherry cove moulding and attempted to cope an inside corner. It’s not working out. Can someone walk me through figuring out the angles I need.Thanks in…

January 29, 2021

We are in the process of building a new home, the first floor has 9’ ceilings with typically 3060 windows the second floor has 8’ ceilings and 3050 windows. with…

January 25, 2021

 Looking for some structural advice and suggestions on a future project I’m hoping to possibly tackle this summer or fall. I want to build a flat roof overhang just above…

January 24, 2021

I have a back door that was in a brick exterior wall. The wall originally had furring strips, and I’ve switched them out with 2x4. My problem is that now…

January 24, 2021

Hi, I've been trying to find information on line about my situation and can't seem to dig anything up so I'm coming here to see if I can get some…

January 22, 2021

The 2009/15 IRC is unclear on wether upper undermount or upper flushmount stringers are better. I see nothing but undermount stringers sometimes, and it seems like with proper metal bracketry…