Discussion Forum
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HVAC Ducts in the way!!
Working with the owner of a basic New England Garrison Colonial house. They want to open up the ktichen and dining room wall. Of course the dining room is in…
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Exterior Door Question
Does anyone know of a exterior door that has a easily replaceable insluated glass panel? Background,
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bubbles in paint veneer plaster Job
Finishing up a remodel and have a problem I have never seen. The house is 25 years old with tape and joint walls covered with various coat of latex paint.…
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Column under a C Channel
Have a Steel 12 x 30 C Channel installed and now installing the steel posts (3.5 dia) to support them. Wonder what people think the optimum placement of the Column…
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Piers and Building Codes
Have an interesting situation at our local Yacht Club here in Mass. Since we are a seasonal operation we get an annual inspection from all of the town inspectors. Health,…
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Deck ledger installed at Foundation pour
Is there any reason when building a new addition that will have a deck. that a 2x10 PT deck ledger shouldn't be included in the foundation forming and pour. Eg.…
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Span ratings for old lumber
Doing up the permit plans for a remodel job and have an span /codebook question. The plan is to take two 2nd floor bedrooms that have closets between them and…
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Rebuilding a pier
Here are a few pictures of the final day of rebuilding our pier at the Hull YC. Had new pilings driven in the spring and finally finished the cross beams…
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Attaching a Deck Ledger to Lally columns
Building a deck for a customer and have run into an unusual situation. I need to attach a triple 2x12 deck ledger to two existing Lally Columns. (Third spot is…
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Replacing rotted windows
Have a customer that has the same problem I have on my house and I still haven't found a good solution. Both of our houses are in the 20-30 year…