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Waterproofing ideas for plywood roof/deck platform
February 7, 2022

Hi all, We just bought a house that is high up on a bluff overlooking a lake. There is a staircase that leads from the top of the bluff to the…
Floor Truss – 36′ wide building
February 7, 2022

Hello,I’m trying to guess what my basement/1st floor construction might look like.My house is 36′ wide and about 76′ long. I’ll have a basement that probably won’t house much…
Attic Storage
February 6, 2022

Hi Folks,I've been working on adding attic storage to my high ranch with a hipped roof, and ran into a bit of a conundrum. The ceiling joists are all 2x6,…
Help with replacement door
February 4, 2022

We recently purchased a new to us home and it included this little utility closet with no door but some left over hinges. I have not been able to find…
Questions on applying water based spar urethane
February 4, 2022

I have built a mahogany outdoor table top and have covered it twice with areosol oil based spar urethane. Can I apply a water based urethane over that? Best research…
Project Costs
February 4, 2022

Hello all,I would appreciate opinions. A renovation contractor just completed our project to repair our master bedroom sagging ceiling. The room is 13.5' x 19.5' and most of the ceiling…
zip sheathing vs tyvek/greendrop in northern climate
February 3, 2022

House will be in northern Michigan, very concerned about moisture issues with zip sheathing as that we have fairly cold winters but humid summers. Havent really seen great research on…
Floor joist on top of girders/beams vs inside girders/beams
February 3, 2022

Hello, I am building a 12x24 shed/cabin. I have installed three beams setting on concrete block peirs running the length of the cabin. Beams are made of doubled 2x8 treated…
uPVC
February 2, 2022

For a high end residential project I am being pitched a steel reinforced uPVC product as an alternative to a wood clad.I am researching them and it appears an attractive…
On average, what height are 9′ ceilings inside a home?
February 2, 2022

OK - this might sound like I'm purposely being obtuse but I was playing with some home construction software and in the house where you specify 9' ceilings on the…

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