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Cement Board Soffit Covering Without Edge Nailer
I finished all my rough framing and am putting together my materials list for siding and soffits. I have a TJI roof system with 2' overhangs built with a 2x4…
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Span Tables for Steel Beams
The IRC has sizing tables for dimensional lumber and glulam beam manufacturers have span tables for their beams but are there any tables for steel I beams for use in…
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Self Build W/O a GC and Paying Someone to Help
I have my permit and have done all my grading and have my foundation marked out. I plan to sub out the concrete work to a licensed contractor. I plan…
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Max Height of CMU Stem Wall
I got my plans approved that have a 8" CMU stem wall with a max height of 48". I graded the lot but am still far from level and don't…
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Fire Wall in Lieu of Fire Sprinklers
The fire district is where I am at is requireing fire sprinklers for residences (R-3) for anything over 5,000ft^2. The problem for me is this requires garages, porch overhangs more…
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Need Help with Braced Wall Calcs for This Floor Plan
Wrapping up my first set of plans and I'm not able to make the braced wall calcs meet the criteria. My jurisdiction is under IRC 2012. I have also tried…
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Optimal Window Widths for 24″ o.c. Framing
I'm all about optimal design using standard off the shelf parts when possible. I'm not seeing a way to do this with the common window sizes I am seeing to…
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Fire Authority Requiring Sprinklers in AZ Unlawful?
So the city I am wanting to build in Dewey-Humboldt, AZ does not have any requirements for fire sprinklers in residential construction. However, the local fire authority does have a…
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Alternative Septic System Options In AZ
I dug my test holes and have the Site Investigation report from the county (Yavapai). The report reccomends an alternative system and says The soil absorption rate determined under A.A.C.…
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Insulation Options for Pre-Fab Metal Building
I am planning on putting up 34x54 metal building shop with 16' eaves. I am thinking of going with versatube or a conventional red iron type construction from a local…