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December 24, 2020

Trying to find some resource and information for this.    I have an engineer that I can bring in but don't want to do that unless I have no other…

December 24, 2020

I found this old article:https://www.finehomebuilding.com/pdf/021145063.pdf.. and I am really interested in finding some house plans that minimize the cost per sq ft in terms of materials and labor.  I'm looking…

December 23, 2020

Hi everyone, I'm considering the purchase of land for the purpose of constructing a residence and shop. The current owner of the land is a builder who had a customer…

December 23, 2020

I am cutting new windows into existing wall construction and I seem unable to find similar examples of the sealing details online.  The building was originally a commercial warehouse style…

December 19, 2020

So My plan is to use form-a-drain for my footer. The outside wall will drain into a sump well and be pumped out. The interior wall will have it's own…

December 17, 2020

question is how do I tie my basement wall intoy garage stem wall? I'm pouring my basement footer soon. So do I pour the basement footer then stack my icf…

December 16, 2020

So I'm in the process of holding my house up for a new basement. This picture is a little old but I have the house completely on wood cribbing. My…

December 16, 2020

I bought a 4x8 sheet of 3/4" plywood that I thought was straight and had the store basicaly quarter it. All 4 pieces  have a slight curvature. Could they have…

December 14, 2020

Hey Gang,Attic guy here again.  INTRO:  I'm trying to justify NOT installing rafter  (and soffit, and ridge) vents in my attic/roof.  I think I want to go with with rockwool…

December 10, 2020

I have a question for framers about roof slopes.  Are there any instances in which "perfect" numbers for the slope, such as a perfect 4/12, 7/12, etc., are NOT used? …