Discussion Forum
-
Subfloor buildup & VB Qs
Need a little advice... Enclosing a small section (~50 sq ft.) of screened porch to join the main house as finished, 4 season space. Joists are lower than the interior ones...basically…
-
small deck conudrum
The unusually mild January weather has me considering a quick outside project, mainly because I suspect I can get away without sinking a pier... Have an alcove-like area that will…
-
bump-out roofline Q
My brain is stuck in first gear on this one. Plenty of deck building experience, but have only done a couple of screened porches, and those were pretty straightforward. HO wants the corner of…
-
Tying top plate into ceiling w/ trusses
New one for me on a small remodel. Putting up a new interior partition wall under existing trusses & 5/8" rock. Of course, the wall runs parallel to the trusses and falls in-between…
-
subfloor install Q
I have not done a lot of flooring, and when I have I've always run 4x8 sheets of ply perpendicular to the joists....but have an app that the reverse might…
-
deck – double ledger / beam connection
Hi- Quick question on deck framing. I have successfully built a handful of basic rectangular decks. Current project is the same (smallest, in fact) with one twist. It will be…
-
ceiling sound reduct. – rock/RC?
I have read a fair amount on the subject, but could not find anything covering this specific issue: The choice: 2 layers of rock on the ceiling, directly attached to…
-
lighting plan help
Attached is a quick diagram of a basement guest room. I am ready to do the ceiling lighting...going to do recessed cans. Looking for some advice on where to place…
-
HW Heater temp adjustment??
OK, this is a bit of a sheepish question. I know that my last few hot water heaters have had a little dial to adjust the temp. Something that says…
-
look ma, no tyvek!
A little reassurance would help me sleep easier.... I am in the midst of swapping out a gas fireplace for a picture window. Attached photo shows the exterior...that's a transom window…