Discussion Forum
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Framing Detail
I'm planning on adding on to my existing Garage with a simple shed roof, but I'm not sure how to tie into the existing 12:12 pitch. And what that detail…
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Reuse Metal Roof??
I've got about 6500 sq ft of standing seam metal roof that needs to be removed. The metal is less than 9 years old but there is some structural issues…
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Metal Roof Ridge Cap overlap problems
I've got a 9 year old metal roof that's leaking and now I've discoverd quite a bit of rotten wood. The problem I believe is because of an impoperly installed…
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Can I paint simpson strongtie connectors?
I just finished building a pergola and since I live on the east coast I need to attach some uplift connectors. I was considering painting all of the bolts and…
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Removing a concrete anchor from epoxy?
After some piss poor planning on my part. I've got to remove a threaded rod that's set in about 3" of Quikrete anchoring epoxy. I've seen a couple of threads…
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Adding height to 6×6 posts
Now that I'm just about finished with our deck...... my wife has decided that we should have built a pergola on top. So in hindsight, the 6x6 posts that support…
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Can I get by with a smaller footing?
I've got an above ground, concrete swimming pool that sits about 5' out of the ground. I'd like to build a retaining wall along the outside edge of the pool…
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Scoring concrete in metal deck pans?
I've poured an elevated concrete deck around my pool. 800 sq ft in 2" metal deck pans. I'm assuming I should score the concrete in case it cracks, but how…
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Best paint/primer for metal I-beams
I'm building an elevated concrete deck, which is supported by a couple of W8x13 I-beams. The I-beams will be protected from the elements except for the warm, humid, coastal South…
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Elevated concrete slab, deck pan questions.
Any chance someone can help me out with this? I'm planning on talking with an engineer but....in order to save some money I'd like to know how I want to build…