Discussion Forum
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footings for 12 x 12 shed – Concrete piers or Redi-Footings?
I want to build a shed (and potential future guest shack). Normal 8' 2x4 walls with t111. Its on the back 40 and getting concrete on site will be a…
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beam and joist span
I'm building a 9x9 building with vaulted ceiling. 2x6 rafters. 4 in 12. How big does the ridge beam need to be? Thanks.
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Tearing down brick F.P. and chimney
Anyone torn down an old brick fireplace by hand? This is an externally built traditional fireplace maybe 15' tall over all. I'm wondering if it might be cost effective to…
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learning softplan lite?
Here's my Plan. I've been wanting to learn a draftining program for my remodeling business. I have a potential future client who wants to do a small simple addition and…
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Senco Framing Nailer SN902XP
I'm in the middle of a job (its Sunday). My old framing nailer has crapped out and I don't have time to get it fixed. I'm looking at buying a…
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Creating a wheelchair accessable shower?
I am about to start an addition for a new client and in our last meeting he told me he wants the shower to have no curb. I know it…
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Aging in place info
Looking for resources for aging in place building/remodeling. Particularly book suggestions. Thanks
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Trex ,TimberTech or Choice deck??
I hae a client who wants to know which is best (price can factor in) Trex, TimberTech or Choice Deck ( from Lowes) any help? I'm in Northern ca. Mild…
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Leveling pier blocks
I'm building a deck that is low to the ground. I'm going to hang the joists off the girders so that the whole thing is only about 10" off the…
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recurring drywall crack
I opened a wall for an addition. The span is about 19' (lvl). The existing ceiling was vaulted, the new room that it ties in with is flat. The joint keeps…