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    Building a flat overhang structural advice

    January 25, 2021

     Looking for some structural advice and suggestions on a future project I’m hoping to possibly tackle this summer or fall. I want to build a flat roof overhang just above…

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    New framing around furred door

    January 24, 2021

    I have a back door that was in a brick exterior wall. The wall originally had furring strips, and I’ve switched them out with 2x4. My problem is that now…

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    Double up sheathing for garage cedar shingle siding

    January 24, 2021

    Hi, I've been trying to find information on line about my situation and can't seem to dig anything up so I'm coming here to see if I can get some…

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    undermount stair stringers?

    January 22, 2021

    The 2009/15 IRC is unclear on wether upper undermount or upper flushmount stringers are better. I see nothing but undermount stringers sometimes, and it seems like with proper metal bracketry…

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    How to cut a 61/2″ vent hole thru Hardie Plank

    January 19, 2021

    I am trying to find the most efficient way. The hole doesn't have to be perfect? Would a jig saw work? I actually have Allura but I think its the…

  • Discussion Forum

    Installing brickmold on concrete block

    January 19, 2021

    I'm installing a Pella double hung vinyl window into a concrete block opening in the foundation. The old window suffered a rotted threshold after 60 years, and was installed without…

  • Discussion Forum

    C Joist. Installing floor joist in a condo.

    January 18, 2021

    Hello All,I am closing in an opening between my 1st floor and 2nd floor in my condo. Normally I could hang joist hangers and span the distance with wooden joist.…

  • Discussion Forum

    LED lighting

    January 17, 2021

    I'm seeing so many LED light sources with unique connectors and double cost of standard lighting options, I have to ask: why is LED the apparent next standard in the…

  • Discussion Forum

    Roofing

    January 17, 2021

    There is a shed roof on an addition off the back side of our garage.  The back wall of the garage is 22' wide.  The addition is 20', so the…

  • Discussion Forum

    sisters (wood)

    January 14, 2021

    USA old growth timber is on limited availability right now, so I plan to sister two 2x12s to appear as a 4x12. I have not found any listing on the…

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