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Construction Techniques Archives

  • Has anyone built a garage at the base of an existing retaining wall? Is it possible?

    February 1, 2023

    I do not have the engineering for the existing wall, so I believe my only options are to either have new footings placed at the base, or possibly placing and…

  • My flooring nightmare (so this is modern carpentry?)

    February 1, 2023

    I recently bought a house that has its share of quirks. Part of it is from the mid-1800's, it was the original Schoolhouse #11 here in Hollis, NH, then it…

  • Increasing Door Height Exterior Wall

    January 30, 2023

    We have been renovating a 1980s modern home. In the process, would like to replace the existing exterior door and windows with a large sliding door. Would like the door…

  • Gap Width Between Vinyl Window Frames and Trim

    January 22, 2023

    Hey guys,I have a question about the suitable width of expansion joint between window frame and trim.I'm renovating my sunroom back wall, replacing what was 6 doors with 1 door…

  • Sizing headers for a tall balloon frame wall

    January 22, 2023

    Hi all,I've heard that header sizes are calculated differently in a balloon frame wall, but I can’t find anything in the IBC to back that up. Is there a prescriptive…

  • New cold climate Bathroom: Use Vapor retarder?

    January 20, 2023

    New full bath project.  Its situated in such a way that it does not share an exterior wall of the house so no windows and none of the considerations about…

  • Would it work?

    January 18, 2023

    Good afternoon guys,Here I attached a picture about my maybe insane idea about how I would plumb two sinks joined with a wall in between. The wall will sit on…

  • Joist Sizing on new construction

    January 18, 2023

    I wasn't quite sure if this was a code question at first but -I have a new construction (spec build) going on now with a new framing contractor& i just…

  • Weep holes in new build

    January 17, 2023

    I am in north louisiana and have recently moved into a new build.  I recently noticed the weep holes around my house are half full of mortar and it does…

  • exterior diagonal wall extension

    January 15, 2023

    Hello everyone. I am an owner builder in NJ planning to build my house this year and drafting my own drawings. as seen on 2 images attached, I am planning…

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