#2 Pressure Treated Lumber
#2 or better is the grade supplied by lumber companies. It meets code and there is no noticable difference for deck applications. Generally #1 "onl...
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almost 10 years by Altereagle
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built-in chest drawers in attic kneewall
You can span 12'10 with 2x6 @ 16 o/c without a ceiling (drywall) on them with a light roofing 11'10 with drywall, #2 or better doug fir / larch.If ...
almost 10 years by Altereagle
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built-in chest drawers in attic kneewall
What is the size, species & span of the rafters?
almost 10 years by Altereagle
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built-in chest drawers in attic kneewall
If it's just a knee wall all it may be doing is acting as a perlin for the rafter span.. I even doubt that, but over kill would be 2 2x6 (4x6) as t...
almost 10 years by Altereagle
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building a jig to build framing panels for walls
Have a look at my site, there are projects on there from foundation to finish with photos & explanations. It may help?Alter Eagle Construction & De...
almost 10 years by Altereagle
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building a jig to build framing panels for walls
The studs already come pre-cut, it's faster and easier to lift if you frame at the wall & stand it up... the sheathing can be done at that time. Ma...
almost 10 years by Altereagle
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building a jig to build framing panels for walls
There is no jig, you would just layout the plates, precut the jacks, headers & cripples as with any production framing project.
almost 10 years by Altereagle
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Gate for a deck
If you go to the local hardware or depot type place you can get a diagonal cable brace already made for this application, it even has an adjustable...
almost 10 years by Altereagle
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staircase
You make a template out of hardboard & router with a collar.
almost 10 years by Altereagle
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Installing wainscoting
For the elec. box you will need to pick up an box extention to bring it out closer to being flush with the new wainscoat.The board that is bowed, y...
almost 10 years by Altereagle
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Tapered Porch Column Installation
The easiest is to measure up from the existing bottom.. if it's 2" shorter set the tri-square @ 2" and use it to circle the column or make a quick ...
almost 10 years by Altereagle
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Mitre Magic
Sound interesting.. there are tools to measure the inside & outside corner angles... a sliding T bevel for example, but to adjust the fence on the ...
almost 10 years by Altereagle
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Cope or not?
"How to install crown molding" tutorial is on my site you'll find that handy if it's you're first install... I cover what types of stock and constr...
almost 10 years by Altereagle
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cost of deck materials
Labor is included, of course composites, screwed rather than nailed, more expensive railings, site access, site conditions such as slope, and heigh...
almost 11 years by Altereagle
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cost of deck materials
Your part of the country will determine the costs... typically anywhere from 12 to 24 per sq ft.
almost 11 years by Altereagle
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screws or nails??
Nails, they are designed with more shear strength. Screws aren't designed for framing applications unless specifically noted.
almost 11 years by Altereagle
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crown molding
Yes, up to 20' typically dependent on the stock & style.You can refer to the crown molding tutorial on my site to help the installation go smoother...
almost 11 years by Altereagle
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raising the roof
Some pictures of the existing may be helpfull if you can do that. You can use my web sites forum if you don't have a place to post them, I've desig...
about 10 years by Altereagle
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When to Install Door...
Before the siding, and after parts of the flashing. The windows are ordered for 2x6 walls or supplied with jamb extensions dependent on the manufac...
about 10 years by Altereagle
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Garage to Living Space- HELP
Start with your local building dept. there are things to consider like the firewall (and perhaps ceiling)applications and fireblocking most importa...
about 10 years by Altereagle
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