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Concerns with a 1950s era slab foundation
March 23, 2024

My wife and I are considering purchasing a 2-story 1600 sq. foot home that is built on a 1950s era slab foundation. I have some concerns that the slab —…
Shimming at each truss location to get level height?
March 22, 2024

I’m building a house with double top plate, trusses will then be set. I’m checking for level top plate Monday, but I know the concrete is out a 1/4” plus…
Egress window Foundation concern
March 19, 2024

Hi!I noticed this deep crack near my egress window the other day. I can’t tell how deep it goes but it looks like some water may have gotten in and…
Roof shinges not pitched correct, how to address?
March 18, 2024

Porch overhang, possibly metal originally was reshingled to the best of my knowledge and looks like they left low spots on the corners, which has led to wood rot on…
Curious about electrical panel design
March 17, 2024

Hi all,Today is the day I ask a random question that comes to my mind every now and then — Is there a reason why electrical service panels are designed…
New siding insulation overlaps new windows
March 17, 2024

Our siding contractor wants to skip insulation on James hardie shake siding because it goes beyond our new windows. I want it insulated, and they told us to get windows installed…
Footers in West TN
March 16, 2024

How thick should footers be in West TN in rocky hill soil? My width is going to be 12 inches but I can not find anywhere on the thickness required.…
Mobile Home Band Boards
March 15, 2024

How do I fix this? Rotted out band board on mobile home where deck was. About 12 feet on back side. Some rotting on subfloor and floor joints near band board…
Installing Ceiling w/insulation on trusses (40′ span, 8′ oc)
March 15, 2024

Hi all, I'm in the process of creating my workshop. The building is a 60 x 40 post frame construction. The laminated posts were sunk directly in the concrete. I've…
Bi-folding gates – installation and selection of mechanism. Automation. Problems and solution
March 15, 2024

Hello!I would like to share my experience of building bi-folding gates.Let me tell you in advance - the project was fully implemented - the customer was very pleased and gladly…

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