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1895 foundation
May 9, 2024

We were quoted $70,000 to fix our basement walls (stone) either with lifting and replacing or installing bracing system. However, we can’t afford either. What options do we have?
What’s the Point of Having a WRB with Higher Perm Rating than OSB Sheathing?
May 9, 2024

I'm building a high-performance home in a cold climate (Calgary, Alberta). It'll be double-stud construction with dense pack blown in cellulose. I'd love an excuse to try out the ZIP…
Designing a detached garage for a homestead
May 8, 2024

What is a good strategy for designing a partially conditioned detached garage in climate zone 6?
Insulating a kit cottage
May 7, 2024

We have a Sears kit cottage built around 1964. It is built out of solid red cedar, 2”x6” tongue and groove walls run vertically. There are no studs, the boards…
Garage front wall is a portal frame or shear wall?
May 6, 2024

hey All I'm having trouble interpreting the plans for the garage entrance. A detail of a post beam hardware is throwing me off. The garage wall is flanked on either end with…
Bathroom fan vent location
May 4, 2024

Hi,I'm currently finishing my basement bathroom. I need to install the vent but am having some issues. I'm not sure how to run the vent out or if it's even…
GAF asphalt shingles
May 3, 2024

I am planning on getting a new roof installed with at least GAF HDZ asphalt shingles. Considering GAF Ultra HDZ. Then there are the various grades of the other GAF…
Trying To Identify This Siding / Trim
May 3, 2024

I was asked to repair several of these that came off during a wind storm. They attach easily the problem is there are no markings on them and I don't…
Grading/Drainage near septic tank/field
May 2, 2024

Hello, My backyard generally slopes toward my house, most of that backyard is also my septic field. The grade is also currently above the top of my foundation and up against…
fence painting question
May 1, 2024

I live in an older home with a traditional chain link fence. The fence is older. The posts and top rail are constructed with galvanized pipe which is showing it's…

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