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rain swollen LVL
Hi all,long time subscriber but never post. I have a framing issue related to excessive rain during construction of my own retirement home in the White Mountains. Current situation is…
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2×4 exterior walls in 85# snowload area?
Long time subscriber. usually hang out in GBA site but I need some real framing guidance. I am a licensed contractor in MA who works solo on small projects so…
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footing for column in garage
Dumb question here I need to install a footing for a column to carry the structural beam for a garage. What is the elevation of the 2'x2' footing for the…
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Dumb hip/valley framing question
Ok, I do not make a living framing so give me a break please.
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repair of cedar sidewall shingles
Does anyone have any good tips on replacing sidwall shingles without destroying the house wrap underneath? I often replace/repair shingles around doors or windows for customers but have always been…