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October 22, 2022

Maybe I'm misunderstanding or missing information but I was under the impression that only closed cell foam insulation forms a vapor barrier. I am being told by someone quoting on…

October 22, 2022

We're installing a Mezzo60 fireplace in one of our current homes. I framed the mantle out of wood; and followed the clearance requirements of the "non-combustable" section rather than the…

October 22, 2022

Our home was built in 1903.Much of the upstairs has partially-vaulted ceilings (picture attached). The roof is framed in rough 2X4 Douglas Fir. There is blocking between each of the…

October 20, 2022

There are several ways sellers can help make the process easier for home inspectors. Here are some ways homeowners can prepare their homes to help the [Home inspector](http://koschshomeinspections.com/):·         For starters,…

October 20, 2022

I had 5 exterior french doors with sidelights replaced with vinyl sliding glass. The house is all stucco, and the stucco was broken back around each removal, as expected and…

October 19, 2022

In a couple of different videos I've seen a recommendation for a waterproofing solution to put on the ends of posts that are going in post bases. But I can't…

October 18, 2022

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October 12, 2022

Please help! I really appreciate your time.Wife and I just had a baby, trying to move into our new house. Seems like spray foam is the only option. I dont want…

October 12, 2022

I have a 23' X 25' garage with a set of center beams running f to b.  Beams are (3) 2X10's  nailed together, each approx. 11' long, resting on 6X6…

October 11, 2022

Hey everyone,we recently discovered that we had Kitec lines in our house after we had a catastrophic failure of our one of our hot water lines resulting in a significant…