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    Old 2×6 joists vs. new

    October 18, 2020

    I'm adding a skylight and 2x6 joists to the flat roof for support.  All of the drywall is removed.  Not too surprising the old (1960) 2x6s have shrunk(?) to 5.25"…

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    sill plate replacement – new one too thin/old one too thick

    October 13, 2020

    hey ya'll, i'm about to replace 10' of termite eaten sill plate. Termites are gone. going to ease the joists with a beam+jack and cut out and replace plate with…

  • Discussion Forum

    Outdoor Deck footing/material

    October 13, 2020

    I live in the North East and want to add a GRADE LEVEL extension to a new 1st floor level exterior Deck. The reason is to use the same composite…

  • Discussion Forum

    Need tile help

    October 13, 2020

    After being out of the trade for 15 years, covid has my current business shut down, so it's back to the old days.  I was asked to tile a floor…

  • Discussion Forum

    Metal Roof – Drip Edge

    October 12, 2020

    Hello,I have a client who wants a low profile standing seam metal roof.The roof is a 4'-12' shed. We are doing drip edge on the eaves and low side. For…

  • Discussion Forum

    exterior wall framing for cold climate

    October 11, 2020

    Hi so I am currently designing a small weekend two floor cabin for myself that's 60m2 (645ft2).I am trying to make it as cost effective as possible so I want…

  • Discussion Forum

    Concrete repair failure … help please

    October 10, 2020

    I had a pad poured a few years ago and am finally getting ready to put a garage on it.  When it was poured, I told the concrete contractor I…

  • Discussion Forum

    Header Framing for Kitchen Expansion?

    October 10, 2020

    We are planning on bumping out a wall for a kitchen expansion.  The span is 14 feet.  I want to hide the header... So my question is... Can you bolt…

  • Discussion Forum

    Framing and foundation for hot tub?

    October 9, 2020

    My step-father and I have built a deck and it has come out much better than we expected - mostly due to the content on this website and some help…

  • Discussion Forum

    Building boxes for deck stairs

    October 7, 2020

    I am going to build my deck stairs using your plan for the boxes, using 2x8s, as my deck surface is about 21" from the ground (7.25" per step).When building…

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