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DIY addition built on top of driveway

September 25, 2021

Finalizing budget on a flip. Original build p&b, addtions are DIY. Turns out this DIY fiasco was built on top of the driveway. Its roughly 34L x 12 w with…
is concrete garage subfloor venting necessary?

September 20, 2021

Hello!Re-siding garage to bedroom exterior front wall to discover 3" high subfloor on 2x4 joists, 16" O.C.Never been vented. Blocked on all surrounding walls.Can I continue to block the subfloor…
Low Slope Standing Seam Roof

September 16, 2021

I have a client here in California who has requested we duplicate the characteristics of another house design he saw online. This previous design had a standing seam roof and…
Structurally Conspicuous Joists on Older Home Remodel

September 13, 2021

I'm in the process of adding an inlaw suite/kitchen to the second floor of my home.The soon to be kitchen currently has the joists exposed. Where the joists meet the…
2″ foam over 1 1/2″ crushed rock

September 11, 2021

Good evening, I am building an ICF home slab on grade with radiant heat. We are at the stage to lay the 2" foam, tubing and pour the interior concrete…
Bracing Cast In Place Foundation Walls

September 11, 2021

I'm a custom home builder in Colorado and I always ignore the note on my structural drawings either brace the concrete foundation walls or install the floor framing prior to…
Advice on Foundation Detail

September 10, 2021

I am finalizing drawings with my architect for a new house. I have some questions concerning the foundation detail he has drawn and I would like some input from some…
Help With Basement Slab Details Plz

September 9, 2021

I’m in northern IL (climate zone 5) and I am removing the old lower level slab in my 1968 bi-level. It heaved up in multiple locations up to 1.5”, probably…
Why is there no header over this doorway on my 1959 house? (see pics)

September 8, 2021

Hello, I bought a house (single story with basement) that was built in 1959 for my wife's grand parents. I recently started to demo and reno the basement. I ripped…
Perimeter solid blocking – floor levelling/sistering-

September 7, 2021

Hello guys,see the pic attached. I have to level the floor, by sistering the existing joists, with 2x6 joists.Old house, intermediate floor, some undersized joist, not access from below. To…

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DIY addition built on top of driveway

is concrete garage subfloor venting necessary?

Low Slope Standing Seam Roof

Structurally Conspicuous Joists on Older Home Remodel

2″ foam over 1 1/2″ crushed rock

Bracing Cast In Place Foundation Walls

Advice on Foundation Detail

Help With Basement Slab Details Plz

Why is there no header over this doorway on my 1959 house? (see pics)

Perimeter solid blocking – floor levelling/sistering-

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