Discussion Forum
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Floor joist framing question
Project: Remove existing trusses and build 2nd floor addition over garage adding bedroom and bonus room. Existing structure is rough 20 x 20 garage backed by 11 x 20 family…
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Wall tile used on floor….
Just finished tiling first floor bath. Wife picked out the tile and help me set by handing tile into the small bathroom. With 2 tiles left to install she pointed…
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Covering gap from smaller light fixture trim kit
Installing a new light fixture (ceiling) and the new fixture trim kit is smaller than the old. This exposes the edges of the sheetrock and small gap surrounding. Anyone aware…
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Short Bed too short???
Looking to replace 1/2 ton ext cab regular bed (6 1/2') with a 1/2 ton crew cab. So far the only thing I can find on the lots in 1/2…
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Framing/Load suggestions???
Homeowner would like to remove a load bearing wall and replace with header on posts. The header will straddle the main carrying beam of the house, and unfortunetly the posts…
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Flashing for Round Chimney Pipe
Two questions. What is the correct name of the flashing plate used for round metal chimney pipes at the roof intersection? Where do you typically get them? Looking at doing…
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Continuous beam or segmented
Need to install a beam in an existing 2x6 load bearing wall 18' long. Debating between continuous or segmented beam. Segmented allows for removing 6 foot sections of the wall…
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Poor flow at one faucet only
Just finished gutting a kitchen wall and put everything back together. Turned on the faucet to had very poor flow. Checked other faucets and they are fine. Pulled aerator, still…
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Proper pitch for Patio
Anyone happen to know if the IRC or UBC specify a maximum pitch for a stone patio?
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Wood plugs in pressure treated
Anyone ever fill screw holes in PT with plugs? Thought it would look nice to fill the screw holes with plugs drilled from scrap PT. Just wonder how the drying…