Discussion Forum
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cellulose vapor barrier
A question on cellulose and vapor barrier. If the stud bays are filled with cellulose and 1/2 rigid polyiso or polystyrene is used on the inside wall as a thermal…
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basement floor
I am looking to redo the floor in my basement hallway. I few thoughts I have had are thin concrete, vinyl squares, sheet vinyl. Looking for thoughts and ideas. Current…
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framing salt box addition
In the process of framing a salt box addition and have two questions on the framing of it. The addition is about 22 X 12 and two stories. Do I…
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structural ridge beam
Looking to put a structural ridge beam in an addition and have a few questions on it. The addition is 11 12 X 21 one story high, 8/12 pitch, ridge…
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qual craft wall jacks
I am now considering the qual craft wall jacks for an addition I am wowrking on. Small addition with a 20 X 15 gable wall and two smalller 12 X…
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building wall jacks
Anyone ever build wall jacks out of steel tubing? I have seen several discussions for wood but wondering whether anyone had done it in steel? Thanks.
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wall jack rental
Is anyone aware of a place I could rent walls jacks in the MA/CT/RI area? Thanks, Allen
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alternative framing method
I am framing an addition with a catherdral ceiling. Ordinarily the gable wall would need to be balloon framed and then lifted in place. Is there an alternative to the balloon framing? …
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raising wall
I am looking to ballon frame a gable end wall (cathedral ceiling) for an addition. If I frame the wall on the deck the wall will overhang the deck by…
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drainage pipe under driveway
I need to put a 4" drainage pipe under my under driveway. Looking for thoughts on the type I should use, preferably not cast iron. The pipe would be down…