New Basement Slab
We are getting ready to pour a new concrete slab for a daylight basement. The slab will be a 3 1/2 in thick reinforced slab over 4" of compacted sand but the who...
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Built-Up Floor Over Concrete Slab
As part of a proposed garage-to-living space conversion I plan to create a built-up floor over the existing concrete slab to allow for insulation and to give a go...
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answersOverframed Roofs
How are overframed roofs generally detailed for ventilation and vapor retarding? I am designing a raftered roof system where two rooflines "tee" into each other. ...
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answersZero-Clearance Fireplace
I need some help quickly with a few general zero-clr fireplace questions: Is a stone or precast concrete cap supported over a chimney considered a "decorative ...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by aforce
Addition Covers Existing Attic Eave Venting
When building an addition (in this case it is a garage)that eliminates attic eave venting on one side of a roof, what is the normal remedy for keeping the require...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by aforce
Vented Floor Cantilevers
Many cantilevered joist details that I see show continuous screened soffit vent. Is this really necessary? The only thing that I can think of is that a floor is...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by homebild
How to tie a new foundation pour to existing
I am trying to detail how to connect a new foundation to an existing. I am thinking of drilling 5/8" dia. holes to epoxy #4 rebar into. The new wall will tie in...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by fragasaurus
Boston Ridges
Can anyone explain or direct me to a resource that details how to frame up a boston ridge? Thanks
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by aforce
Boston Ridges
Can anyone explain or direct me to a resource that details how to frame up a boston ridge? Thanks
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by Piffin
Slab Edge
It is my understanding that a slab should be independent of the foundation wall and footing so that setttling or other movement can do its thing. I have seen fou...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by aforce
Venting systems
What are the basic differences between type L and B vents and does anyone have a good resource of where I could see the difference between the two and learn more ...
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answersVenting systems
What are the basic differences between type L and B vents and does anyone have a good resource of where I could see the difference between the two and learn more ...
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answersslab substrate
Obviously basement slabs need good drainage underneath so a layer of crushed stone or gravel makes sense. In a normal, above-grade garage slab does a layer of sa...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by Glenn Good
