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Asphalt covered gypsum sheathing
November 26, 2020

Hey Y’all I am going to be replacing a window on my 50’s ranch and it has asphalt coated gypsum sheathing with a brick veneer. I am wondering if anyone…
Discontinuous footer between full basement and garage
November 23, 2020

Between my garage and full basement there is a 'crawl space' that has a sloped grade. I've read that it is common in the Northern climates when garage footings don't…
Cutting Large Diameter Copper Waste Pipe
November 23, 2020

I'm remodeling a 1950's bath where all of the DWV is plumbed with 3" copper. I need to extend one of the arms with a Fernco to new PVC. What's…
Which Wall Sheathing Option Provides More Strength?
November 21, 2020

I would like to know the strength difference between 3/4'' plywood sheathing vs. 1x6' traditional plank sheathing at a 45 degree angle to the studs before the creation of plywood.…
Help! How to safely frame fireplace for new faux stone
November 14, 2020

So we took off the 1960s brick and started framing for faux stone. But if I understand the code correctly, this wood frame cannot sit against the black firebox- correct?…
newly dug footing hole is “wet” in basement slab
November 14, 2020

Hi,Had to dig a 32" x 32" x 8" deep footing in an existing basement floor. It's for a column in the first floor to hold up the roof. Architect…
How to fix a floating island to a tile floor
November 13, 2020

I am trying to add a kitchen island by bolting together 3 big box base kitchen cabinets. I can't figure out how to fix it to the floor so it…
Deck Butterfly Roof
November 13, 2020

I am looking to install a butterfly roof over my existing deck. I am currently trying to design it, but do have some questions/concerns:The existing deck is 12'x12' tile and…
Lifting a building onto a slab foundation
November 13, 2020

I have a 10 x 20 foot shed with no floor/foundation. My excavator friend thought he could jack it up, dig out from underneath, frame in a trough, fill with…
Rock wool sealed crawlspace
November 12, 2020

We just bought a 48 bungalow on a vented cralspace in climate zone 4 marine. The existing insulation in the joists is power backed r8, and is falling apart. I’d…

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