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August 10, 2022

I’m looking to build a Timber framed roof for my existing patio. It would be 18x18. I was planning on using 4x8 as the three beams not mounted to the…

August 7, 2022

Hi Does anyone have a joist/ beam span chart for deck at 100PSF?   Id like to use Cedar GluLam...

August 7, 2022

This is both a "Code Question" as well as a "even if Code allows it, is it wise" question. The plan is for Phase 2 of the house expansion (which…

August 5, 2022

I have looked at some of the PWF guides on how to construct them, but for an attached garage the Diagram/figure that is shown for an attached garage raises some…

August 4, 2022

Hi FHB forum users,I'm looking for some building science advice about best practices for whether and how to vent soffits on a flat roof.Background:Flat roofed attached garage had poorly constructed…

August 3, 2022

Hello all, I'm finishing a build on an off-grid house in Alaska. It's very unconventional and was framed with a chainsaw and hammer 15 years ago. All the lumber is rough…

August 3, 2022

3 years ago we had a botched job of spray foam insulation and our attic. It resulted in a serious  Health condition for myself. We recently had MLI and 2…

July 31, 2022

I am putting in two ceiling fans with lights, the fans will be on 1 switch and the lights on 2 3-way switches. I have power coming into switch 1…

July 31, 2022

HelloI'm looking for any online training resources that would help me learn some basic residential construction skills like framing, electrical, plumbing, etc. I've watched many of the videos and read…

July 31, 2022

Hi everyone, new homeowner here and a new forum member so apologies if this is a dumb question, but a month after moving into our new home my wife and…