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i-joists for roof framing
Based on local pricing, 9-1/2" I-joists would only be cheaper than 2x10's for lengths greater than 20'. That seems to be the length where dimension lumber takes a sudden jump…
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Building new home in Danby Vermont….
...and I am not familiar with the area. The yellow pages are a good start, but I have no way to judge the reputation of a company or individual as I…
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Wires sharing underground conduit?
I will be running 200 amps from a service main with pass through in the barn to the house. Can I put anything else in this conduit, or does that…
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Ramifications of 19.2 o.c. framing
Please no discussion about black diamonds, cubits, hostile corporate takeovers etc. I am considering 19.2 o.c. spacing for less thermal bridging. 24 is too far for the floor and roof…
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Finish and trim for cedar clapboard
Thanks everyone for the helpful advice and diverse opinions always found here on breaktime. We are finishing a barn, and then our house with cedar clapboards and would like a…
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Proper cedar clapboard installation?
I will be using the above to side our home, but starting with a detached garage. I was quoted for raindrop housewrap. This is pretty expensive. Would tar paper be…
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Help find windows for homemade doors.
I am building carriage house style doors for a detached garage. Where can I find simple cedar trimmed window lites to build into the door? These would be narrow at…
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200 amp disconnect from small panel?
We're building a new home in Vermont. The first step will be to construct a small barn. The meter socket will permanently be installed on this structure. From here I…
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What to put behind service entrance?
I never seem to get hits when I do searches??? What is the best way to prep for the service entrance with regards to siding? With my current home I mounted…
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Backup generator for solar PV
We are planning a new home in Vermont. One potential property would be off-grid, and powered by PV and perhaps wind as well. Regarding a backup generator; I assume all…