Discussion Forum
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Cedra pergola
Here is a pergola we just got done doing. This was a first for me. fairly simple design, but I did the gable because it measured 13' x 18" and…
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Sill plate question
I am currently building a 14 x 16 storage building for myself and I have a question about the sill plates. I do all kinds of remodeling and framing, but…
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“Mysterious” stains appearing on ceiling
Last week my cousin called me about water stains on a cathedral ceiling along the ridge. When I arrived at his house, there were what appeared to be water stains…
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How to determine the cost savings of ins
I am going to be doing a small job at the end the month installing Hardiepanel on the second floor of a house. I will be removing the T-111 and…
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Footer Question
For once I am doing some work at my own house. I have had the excavator here digging for a foundation for a 16' x 12' storage building. The building…
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Should Tyvek be replaced during reside
I'm putting together an estimate to replace siding. Is it worth replacing the Tyvek as well? obviously I can't see what condition the Tyvek is in or the quality of installation. …
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Install sheathing under wood siding
I am putting together an estimate that invloves removing and replacing wood siding. The house is approx. 200 years old so the existing siding also serves as the sheathing. I…
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Framing an octagon deck
I looked a deck job the other day that involved an octagon section. This section will be two steps lower than the main deck, so I've been treating it like…
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Using a framing gun for wood to concrete
I have a few basements jobs lined up for the start of next year and was shopping PAT's. I have a cheap Remington that I bought a few years ago,…
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Deck Piers on steep excavation
i'm on a job that involves building a deck around a 24' above ground pool. BUT because the yard sloped, approx 55" in that 24', about half the pool is…