Discussion Forum
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Question about whether venting is needed on this roof.
I'm a fairly accomplished do-it-yourself builder, having just completed a second house. (If you're tryly interested, I have a blog at www.beatricedohrn.blogspot.com) But this question is in aid of some…
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Basic plumbing question
Hello. I'm an owner builder doing a fairly complex project alone, with one laborer. I am, however, using a plumber to do the drain and waste lines, and for sure…
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What’s acceptable space btw flooring bds
I'm an owner builder on her second house. I am a cabinetmaker, so I approach housebuilding with a lot of fussy-ness. Sometimes don't know if I ask too much. (A…
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Template for 10″ hole in a 6 in 12 roof
I need to cut my 10" chimney pipe hole through an 8 1/2" roof sandwich (plywood top and bottom and 7" insulation). Obviously if the pipe is plub the hole…
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Advice on stair to be built
I am midway through building a house and am soon going to need to replace a very temporary for-construction-use-stairway with one that will incorporate the stringers that will eventually get…
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Replace or repair roof paper?
I'm an owner builder (second time). I am about to put metal roofing over 30lb roofing paper over 3/4" cdx. Some 3 in 12, a little 6 in 12 roof.…
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Placing post on footing before slab pour
I am a self-builder -- above average skills and experience, but still, I don't so this often. I face this situation: I have two footings that will carry a post…
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Foam insul between subf. & finish floor
I ahve an odd situation where I need to build up 3/4 inch above a subfloor and under a strip wood floor. Originally an above subfloor radiant tube sandwich was…
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Ever Used Simpson’s CJ Concealed hangars
I am thinking of using them for exposed glulam rafters because there are few other options for a simple and attractive way to attach them that will look good when…
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What nails/screws to attach subfloor
Hello. I'm building a house of my own design, and today I realized that I'm not at all sure about length of fastener to use to attach subfloor to joists.…