Discussion Forum
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Exterior sheathing now on inside of addition – what to cover it with before drywall
Hi, all, The former porch on this 90-year-old house was enclosed 50 years ago. The room is insulated, heated and air conditioned. The clapboard was removed from the former 1x…
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Copper #3 or 4 SER availability?
Hi, all. I've checked with the local supply houses (Maryland/DC) for copper SER, 3 conductor with ground, #3 or #4, with no luck. Is it a regional thing, or is…
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Slab not square – where to compensate?
Hi. I building my own two-car garage, but had a contractor pour the slab. I ended up with the wrong contractor, but luckily it's not a horror story, just a…
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Must birdsmouths be as wide as the plate
Hi. I'm a DIY'er building my garage/shop. The roof pitch is 6:12. The ceiling joists are 2x10 (to get a 20' span), the rafters are 2x8. If I cut a…