Discussion Forum
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Trim coil for flashing
Is there anything wrong with using Berger .019 AL trim coil (color: black) for flashing a skylight? Berger Trim Coil Jon Blakemore RappahannockINC.com Fredericksburg, VA
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Truss collapse
We were setting 66' 6/12 scissor trusses on a commercial building. 18' CMU walls with scissors on top. This is not a typical job for us- we are helping another…
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Hot OSB
I noticed a strange occurrence today, one that I have never observed or heard of before. We're framing and using OSB wall sheathing. After breaking the bunk apart and using…
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Curved portico rebuild
Got a call a few weeks ago about some "rot" in some wood columns. View Image The columns weren't that bad (as far as exterior wood columns go)... View Image…
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Max driveway apron slope
We have a garage coming up that is detached, so we have no fixed requirements for the finish elevations. I'm wondering if there are any "rules of thumb" for the…
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Max joists overlap at center bearing
Does anyone have a code reference or another technical document (AFPA, NDS, WWPA, etc.) that they can cite that deals with maximum joists overlap? I know that IRC 2006 R502.6.1…
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Quikrete sealing as a curing agent?
Would you use this Quikrete Concrete Sealer (no. 8800) to facilitate curing of a slab? View Image Anybody have something better they like? Jon Blakemore RappahannockINC.com Fredericksburg, VA
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Residential elevator
A potential client for a custom home mentioned an elevator today. Their adult son, who lives with them, is disabled. I don't know how likely this will be, but I…
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Rail installation man hours
I don't usually ask questions like this, but I'm curious what others think and suspect that the responses may make for some good discussion. The job: Install red oak newels,…
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Snake identification
This is probably a Tavern question, but I don't have access and would prefer to keep it that way. Regardless, I saw this snake on the road last night. View…