Discussion Forum
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fascia covering question
So ... as the slowest builder in the world, I am finally ready to start the roof!I am putting on a standing seam roof.Most of it makes sense but I…
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1/300 or 1/150 air venting in attic with metal roof
I am building a new workshop ... 3000 sq ft lower floor and 1500 sq ft attic.16 ft high walls.I had the trusses designed with a 24" energy heel.I am…
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Update on Workshop
Since I have asked for help so many times in the past, I thought I should post an update of my workshop project (4500 sq ft ... 16 ft walls…
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best way to correct swollen LVL .. floor lifted
So lets see if I can explain this correctly.Building the workshop ... taking me forever.I have an 8 ft opening in a wall.Used a triple 16" deep LVL on the…
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Glue in the T & G joint or just on the floor joist ?
Sorry to start a new thread ... wanted to make sure you guys saw I had another question.I just watched a few videos and read the installation instructions for AdvanTechOn…
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Do I “have” to offset my sub floor sheets by 48″ or can I offset by 24″
OK ... I have a 22 x 52 ft attic.My floor joists are at 12"I have a stairway on one end and a 9 ft by 6 ft hole in…
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workshop video 13 is up!
Workshop video 13 is up! Check out the video at 18:30 .... Maria driving through the Notch. For anyone not familiar, it is a very narrow pass through the mountain. They…
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rim board not making contact .. is ths OK?
Just put my first piece of rim board up (Weyerhaeuser 16" LSL) ....Now the error in my concrete and walls shows up ...On a 16 ft span (the total length…
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can I bend a hem in a standing seam metal roof without the correct tools?
I have never done a standing seam roof before.I am building a 4500 sq ft workshop.I thought a standing seam roof was out of my budget ... and it is…
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How much foam on outside walls …. or any ????
Hey!I am totally confused and I am hoping someone can either answer my question or direct me to someone (or a green building site) that can.I am building a 4500…