Construction Techniques Archives - Page 99 of 2486

smooth foundation wall
December 16, 2019

I have a foundation wall lining a basement stair that the customer wants a high end finish on. Old house, the stair is 28". The wall has water vapor but…
Lifting deck – step down is way too high.
December 15, 2019

Hello- we hired a total hack of a builder to build us a very small deck 5x8 that you get to via a sliding door in our house. The drop…
Help with wall assembly
December 15, 2019

Hey all. Need some advice on wall assembly. I’m in Climate Zone 4 - KY and building a stone/brick veneer on wood frame in Spring. Important to me that wall…
Stucco Weep Holes
December 14, 2019

Should stucco have weep holes above a window similar to those in a brick fascia?This is traditional stucco installed about 50 years ago. Above all windows & doors is a…
cathedral roof on 24×17’ shed
December 14, 2019

I’m trying to design my own 24’x17’ shed. I’ve been using forte web and whatever span tables. But I’m still unsure how to design the roof so as to provide as…
Bottom plate not touching floor on a 2 ft section need help
December 13, 2019

Good evening,it’s been 6 years since I left building behind me. my wife and I purchased a large parcel of land and started building. Things have been moving along well until…
Repairing rotted top plate and rafters
December 11, 2019

Greetings,First time posting, love the forum here.I'm reinforcing my old hand-cut cross-gabled roof (1901 Queen Anne full three story in Pittsburgh) to meet the specs given by the structural engineer--part…
Tiling a Carport
December 10, 2019

Our house in FL is elevated 10’ on concrete block posts, with 2000 sq ft of 4” concrete slab under for an open carport, enclosed workshop and utility room. On…
What’s the longest and strongest swing beam For outdoor swing set
December 4, 2019

I am building a swing set in my back yard for my kids. I have a “surfer” swing that also swings side to side and I need the horizontal beam…
Another lighting advice question. Simple and ‘easy’
December 4, 2019

Thanks in advance to everyone!I'm in the process of installing recessed lighting in my basement and I'm hoping someone can help with advice.Here are the specs:Ceiling height: 7.5 feet (approx…

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