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best way to correct swollen LVL .. floor lifted
June 10, 2022

So lets see if I can explain this correctly.Building the workshop ... taking me forever.I have an 8 ft opening in a wall.Used a triple 16" deep LVL on the…
Reinforce Stucco wall
June 10, 2022

Hello All,I’m looking for some suggestions on how to rebuild an exterior framing wall without disturbing the existing stucco wall.I’m working on a remodel (110-year-old house in a Chicago historic…
Getting full roof replacement- other things to consider in cojunction?
June 9, 2022

Hi All,Had some bad leaks recently so I am getting a full roof replacement. It is a flat unvented roof system, which is basically un accessible with varying distance between joists…
Bringing power to a workshop shed
June 6, 2022

I’d like to build a shed for my workshop, but at this time, I don’t want to go through the hassle and expense of wiring it back to my house…
My wife hates the side of our house
June 5, 2022

We bought a and gutted a 1998 McMansion. Part of the remodel was new siding (Norandex). The siding was installed in December (we live in Pennsylvania) so it was cold.…
Tile onto drywall
June 4, 2022

Coming out of shower on one wall i transition from Kerdi to painted drywall about 6” outside of shower. What are suggestions for preparing painted drywall to accept thinset ?
Glue in the T & G joint or just on the floor joist ?
June 3, 2022

Sorry to start a new thread ... wanted to make sure you guys saw I had another question.I just watched a few videos and read the installation instructions for AdvanTechOn…
Do I “have” to offset my sub floor sheets by 48″ or can I offset by 24″
June 3, 2022

OK ... I have a 22 x 52 ft attic.My floor joists are at 12"I have a stairway on one end and a 9 ft by 6 ft hole in…
15# felt rather than newer WRB between plywood sheathing and Hardie clapboard in rainy western Oregon?
June 3, 2022

Our local contractor with 20 years experience has suggested using 15# felt on the outside of the plywood (not OSB) sheathing on our new vacation home. We will be using…
what finish for door on a cedar siding house
June 3, 2022

I'm starting an exterior stain job on a new lap cedar siding house. I am using a semitransparent stain. The builder and homeowner picked a color lakeside brown in the…

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