Truss walls?
I was wondering why walls aren't framed using truss plates, since roof trusses use no nails and are load bearing. Wouldn't truss walls be as load bearing without ...
I was wondering why walls aren't framed using truss plates, since roof trusses use no nails and are load bearing. Wouldn't truss walls be as load bearing without ...
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answersI have floor to ceiling (95") sliding closet doors I wish to update to six-panel folding doors. Problem is I have a 15" gap and cannot fit the 80" folders into to...
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answersWe recently had a new roof installed. We discovered that the interior opening is only about 1/3 of the size of the exterior ridge vent. Can you tell us what the...
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answersNeed to add an overhang where one does not exist from the eave line of the roof so that that gutter is not at the house edge. There is no soffit on the house. P...
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answersHas anyone had an experience ordering their granite countertops over the internet? I have found several sites that sell granite at a discount and it is even sold...
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answersI own an older home with about 3 inches of blown in insulation in the attic. Can I simply install fiberglass insulation on top of the existing?Thanks
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answersAfter removing the old jamb the rough opening height will be 81 1/2." The instructions call for a rough opening of 82 1/4. The replacemnet door height is exactly...
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answersBuenos Dias !I live in Century Village of Pembroke Pines.As I wanted to change the carpet for Ceramic Tiles, I contracted the work.They are mixing some Perlite wi...
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answersI discover that portions of the bottom plates on both sides of a french door have wood rot caused by moisture getting in around the door. The door is being repla...
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answersI have floor to ceiling (95") sliding closet doors I wish to update to six-panel folding doors. Problem is I have a 15" gap and cannot fit the 80" folders into to...
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answersMy deal is this the only way into my attic room is through a 9/12 vaulted ceiling does anyone know were i can find a set of pull down stairs that will mount in a ...
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answersI have an old home with brick walls in the basement. There is one load-bearing brick wall down the center of the basement. On top of this wall is a 2x10 beam ru...
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answersI just bought a older house, over 25 years old. The house lighting in every room routinely has power fluxs where the lights get very bright and then return to no...
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answersWe are starting to seriously look at finishing our basement. The contractor says we should have another circuit box installed.I know we will have to pay for outl...
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answersHow do you knock out a drop down ceiling with flourescent panels and replace with drywall plaster and recessed lighting?
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answersRegarding new home construction...has anyone had the experience of installing unfinished hardwood flooring, and then applying the finish. I am wondering if it is...
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answersI need to install the following from my 100A Circuit Panel(Type QP Breakers) and have a few questions. I have added new 110 Breakers in the past but 220 is new to...
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answersAnyone have any info on Guardian Standby Generator Systems? I need some diagnostic info. Any help would be great. Thanks!!!
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answersI want to install recessed lighting in the ceiling of my living room. This is on the first floor of a 2 story house. How do I run wires to the middle of the cei...
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answersHey everybody, this is my first time on here. I just bought a house that has knob and tube wiring throughout the attic and second floor. The home inspector said...
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