Discussion Forum
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Shed Foundation
I'm in the process of starting a storage shed. The site is not level. The building will face east. The area drains from the front (east side) to the Back…
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Costs more to heat or cool?
Can I get some information regarding degree days and the associated cost: My area will average 4000 heating degree days and 1500 cooling degree days but how does that translate…
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Handrail Return
I have attached a drawing of a hand rail return. This is for the wall side (no posts) of the stairs. My basic question is "what is the standard practice?".…
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Stair Code question
I'm in the process of renovating some existing stairs in my own house and I'm not sure of the correct code interpretation. The code is IBC2000. The stairs are…
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Window Trim Aesthetics
My upcoming project is a 36 inch high tongue and groove bead board wainscot. The room has 3 double hung windows and the sill height is 24 inches. The house…
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Concrete Fence
I am involved with a small residential subdivision project. We need some fencing on the exterior perimeter of the area. I would very much prefer a no maintenance permanent fence. …
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Pet Peeves
I've got a few pet peeves when it comes to getting it exterior details done right. One of those that I see done wrong most of the time is that…
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Painting Galvanized Flashings
I have installed new siding and step flashing. After that, I read the suggestion to use painted coil for the flashing. Very good idea, but a little late. The question that…
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Trim Coil
Looking for suggestions -- Just finished a house with smooth Hardie lap siding and now the HO wants the fascia wrapped. The fascia is 2X and I can find someone…
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Fypon Installation
I am going to be installing some faux gable end vents on a house with Hardie lap siding. Under the siding is Tyvek and OSB sheathing. When I go to…