Construction Techniques Archives - Page 89 of 2487

Floor Joist Cantilever?
May 9, 2020

On the internet, there is a 1920s house that I hope to build a replica of. The staircase of the house is a u-shaped design and includes two landings. However,…
Concrete base footing in crawl space
May 8, 2020

I’m currently in the process of removing a load bearing wall but prior to this I’m going to add two support columns in crawl space to help support the point…
Building deck for height higher than inside floor joist ledger board
May 7, 2020

I am wanting to build a deck along 20 feet of my 2 storey house. It would only reach out for a 4 foot depth. But my problem is where…
What type of adhesive should I use?
May 7, 2020

For the surface of a project table I'm building, I want to adhere a layer of 1/8 inch Masonite to plywood. Need something that doesn't immediately bond on contact. The…
Deck posts
May 5, 2020

I would like to have some feedback from those with more experience than I do at DIY building projects.... how best to set deck posts ... deck is 13' x…
Hardibacker on exterior wall
May 4, 2020

Hello,I’ve searched the forums and haven’t found anything that matches my question exactly.I’m remodeling my bathroom, and I installed Rockwool on the exterior wall. The shower will get Hardibacker with…
Advice for replacing post/pier system on 100 year old shed on a hill
May 3, 2020

Just bought a new home and it came with an old 12x16 shed that has some historic value and character. Sits on a good slope, so the downhill side is…
Best and convenient way to raise wall height
May 3, 2020

Hello,I have a 4 feet tall concrete wall in my house and for privacy I want to increase height to 6 feet. I have attached pictures. It has finish on…
Pouring Rat Slab for house on pilings with suspended skirting
May 3, 2020

I have a property at the jersey shore built on pilings with sand/dirt under the house. From what I can tell the walls surrounding the crawl space are “free hanging”…
New outside stairs
May 2, 2020

Built new ICF home in Sudbury, Ontario. Regrettably, plans did not included footing for stairs base now being done. Plan is to build 7 foot wide, total rise 35" wood…

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