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July 19, 2022

I have created a storage area inside an unheated pole barn. The concrete slab is often damp—a board left on the floor will mildew within a few days. This normally…

July 19, 2022

I am framing a shop that is 22' deep and has two 1 3/4x18"x22' LVLs to span and it's unclear to me whether the roof rafter can or should be…

July 19, 2022

Getting my roof replaced this week, and I asked to have a ridge vent installed as my current roof does not have one.  Question is should I then seal up…

July 19, 2022

I'll be taking delivery of an all metal building in the next couple weeks. The pad isn't poured yet so erecting the building won't start immediately. The build site is…

July 15, 2022

First time post on this website, I hope to find some help.  I have an uncovered, outdoor fireplace that was installed around 8-9 years ago.  The internal parts came in…

July 13, 2022

So for the expansion off the existing house, there will be a non-ventilated, but insulated (with R-21 Insulation) crawlspace that will have a 6 mil polyethelene vapor barrier along the…

July 12, 2022

Hello all,I will be tiling a bathroom with a floor that slopes approximately 1.5" over 11 feet.  Because of this slope, the bottom edge of the level bathtub at one…

July 12, 2022

During inspection of a 100-year old home we discovered that there is water damage to the interior drywall under some of the Pella hand-crank casement windows installed in ~2014. Mold…

July 11, 2022

Hello,I am looking for ideas where and how to sell this custom lathe, it was my uncles he passed away. Any suggesting would be greatly appreciated.  Can see more of…

July 9, 2022

We’re building a house and we have to take down a few trees on the lot first. There are a few oak and ash trees. All over 24” in diameter.…