Discussion Forum
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Best book on framing/res. engineering
I've found Residential Structure & Framing: Practical Engineering & Advanced Framing Techniques For Builders by Robert Randall, but I'm looking for anyone else's favorites. I DO NOT need something that…
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Stupid ?: CMUs, masonry veneer, basement
Apparently, I'm an idiot, because I've search and search and can't find the answer, so it must be obvious to everyone but me! How is a masonry veneer supported if…
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Cool and $$$ R-47 wall product
http://www.techblock.com/ They claim the cost is comparable to ICF, but I don't believe it for a minute--not for $5.60+/sqft for just the blocks!
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ICF and thermal bridging w/brick veneer
I've run into a snag with the footing for a 4" masonry veneer in conjunction with ICFs. The footing will cause a MAJOR thermal bridge, rendering the exterior insulation all…
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SIPs-great now, but how ’bout in 30 yrs?
I've been looking into SIPs, and I love the energy savings but am really, really uncomfortable with the idea that plywood's going to be holding up the roof. First of…
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Drainage plane under fake stone veneer
I'm in a part of the country where rot can be a problem. I want to install some stone veneer, but I am concerned about not having a sufficient drainage…