Discussion Forum
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Labeling Electrical
Hello All! Good morning. I'd like your opinions on labeling Romex. I used to just sharpie marker it... well technically I still do. I bought a labeler recently to…
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Galv. + Aluminum Dryer Venting?
Hello All, I have a quick question regarding dryer venting. I wanted to run my 4" rigid ducting in galvanized vice aluminum. The only problem I have run into is…
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User Name Change
I recently changed my user name. Will posts that I made previously have the user name changed? I've checked for 2 days and they have not. I'm not asking…
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Building Code questions
Hi All, Has anyone ever been called out for using "Faux Vents?" I tried looking up any applicable code in the IRC, but none seemed to apply. R806 is…
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Fine Homebuilding Article “Rain-Screen Walls: a Better Way to Install Siding”
Hi Guys, Good morning. I have a quick question for you. I don't see any Z-Flashing detailed in the Fine Homebuilding article http://www.finehomebuilding.com/PDF/Protected/021137086.pdf. Specifically at the very bottom of…
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Tyvek Drainwrap 2x price of Tyvek Homewrap
Hi Guys, I have a quick question. I was going to use Tyvek Drainwrap on my project http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek_Weatherization/en_US/products/residential/resi_drainwrap.html The problem is that only sources I've been able to find…
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Sealing Step Flashing
Good afternoon. I have a quick question about step flashing. This Fine Homebuilding article http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/departments/building-skills/installing-step-and-corner-flashing-on-a-roof.aspx shows that the step flashing is only sealed at the bottom and top course. My question is:
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Shimming with plywood vs. shims
Hello All, I had a quick question. My inspector disliked that I shimmed with plywood and said, "It's like shimming with drywall, it just crushes." Second story walls…
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Stair Treads and Risers
Hell All, I had a quick question about stair treads and risers. I went through the posts in this forum and really I didn't find a whole lot of reference…
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Hold-Down Headache
Hello, I am looking for some help with Hold-Downs. I know hold downs should be installed on the corners of shear walls, and typically face so that the nailing surface…