Discussion Forum
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ledger board to cement block
What kind of fasteners should I use to attach a pressure treated ledger board to a cement block foundation wall? What spacing? Would you drill into the mortar or the block? The…
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roof framing question
What is the difference between a ridge board and a ridge beam?
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laser level question
What is the best way to check a rented laser level for accuracy? Or can you just trust them because they're always right?
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roof ventilation question
What problems may be caused if the amount of ventilation areas at the soffits and ridge are not balanced? Is it possible to have too much roof ventilation?
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stair building question
When building a set of stairs with the treads recessed into the stringers like a mortise and tenon type arrangement how deep should the mortise in the stringers be cut?…
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How big can I build?
My wife wants a storage shed. I see a lot of small outbuildings 8x10, 10x12 or so that just sit on treated 6x6s or railroad ties. My question is :…
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laminate flooring
Before putting down any laminate flooring over an existing sub-floor the sub-floor needs to be flat right? How flat is flat, 1/4", 1/8" 1/64"? And then how do I get…