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HAND DEMO of HOUSES – [REALLY !!!! WTH???]
In 2007 I hand demoed my entire 1952 800 Sq Foot Rambler so I have done this. I just used up the last of the tight grain fir studs that…
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“Beware of Prophets Making Profits’- Dennis Miller
Every time I read an article in FHB about building codes I cringe. Sept issue No. 285 article is written by a person who runs an online college for building…
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Replace Entire Floor assy. in small 1 story house?
Considering buying a small house 20x36 single story on poured concrete basement. Subfloor is something I've never seen. Looks like there is a center wall / beam lengthwise in basement…
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Sorry – More Poly-Iso Questions
Thinking of using Poly-Iso Foil Foam on BOTH sides of 2x4 stud walls with F'Glass in wall cavities. Marine Zone 4 (Seattle). Spray Foam probably the ultimate but its not…
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Install Electric Water Heater Tank On Outside Wall?
Anyone ever mounted a tank style water heater (40 Gallon) in an outside wall "bumpout"? I am going to build a 28" Sq. Cantelevered Bumpout Right Behind bathtub wall. Reason(s):…
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Spray Foam Directly on PEX?
Do you (would you) spray foam like Great Stuff directly on to PEX pipeing? Worried about chemical "problems". Could wrap with tape or sleave it with poly pipe before sealing…
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What Wall Assy. Actually Works!?
Starting to think there are no good "Super" or "Above Average" insulated walls due to moisture problems!? How would you fix:? Tiny 1 bedroom house 1950's. Frame is Old Fir…
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Critique My Wall Assy. Please
Turns out everything I have done in the past has been wrong. I've tried to be a good "energy saver" using expensive Poly-Iso foam sheets on both sides. Its all…
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Should IBC apply to tree houses?
Why isn't there a CODES section on this Forum?
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How match 2×8 joists remodel?
I can't even start drawing plans for a single bedroom addition w/o CODE problems. Existing house has 2x8 joists. Can't get R30 from 2x8 joists. IRC would allow it with…