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June 11, 2024

If I want common rafters to sit against ridge beam but extend 1inch above top of ridge beam for ventilation purposes, does this impact the calculation process for determining  rafter…

June 10, 2024

Hello all. Long time reader, first time posting. Thank you all for the generosity of information I have learned here.  So the dilemma I'm having is my main bathroom remodel. My…

June 8, 2024

I have a large, covered (roofed) screened porch on my cottage on which I'd like to install new wood flooring. Currently, the floor consists of very short nap indoor-outdoor carpet…

June 2, 2024

Have an issue I'd appreciate thoughts on.On my current job there is 8' of wall to an outside corner where the grade wants to be higher than the sheathing. I…

May 30, 2024

Hello FHB friends, My question is about the posts used to support a second level deck. I am updating a mid-1990s deck that was constructed using toe-nailing and blocking under…

May 29, 2024

Hello guys, I’m going to add an inlet to this sewage pipe and I noticed that there’s a leak from the septic tank where the pipe is attached. (See picture)…

May 28, 2024

Hello,On a recent FHB podcast I thought I heard Mike say he'd recommend felt paper for walls, over a house wrap product like Tyvek. If I understood that correctly, why…

May 28, 2024

I got myself in too deep trying to repair a door that opened and shut very hard when I should have actually just replaced hold on thing at once. But…

May 27, 2024

I am attempting to convert my attic into living space. Originally, there were 2x8 joists up there, which I sistered with some 2x10's for a 15' span.So far so goodI want…

May 20, 2024

I am designing an addition to my house using Concrete Masonry Units.  The house is located in Massachusetts.The issue I'm dealing with is how to attach exterior insulation and clapboard…