Thanks for your response. Really, more concrete? Sorry for lack of details in original. It's a deck, and there are already 10 footings (plus 2 at t...
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Every book I have found talks about pouring a pier that comes up out of the ground, putting one of those metal brackets, and just be careful lining...
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Nope, I ran into some planning and zoning snags ... but I'm finally under way. So your response is appreciated. Thanks.
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Window treatments can also help muffle noise.
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I'm not sure what you mean by "there is a deck below this one." You mean there are two decks, one deck up top and the other down below? In that cas...
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Should be pretty straightforward. I assume you want to keep the screen in there for bug control. Lattice comes in 4x8 sheets. There are different h...
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Lolly, sounds interesting. I'd like to see the pictures, but the links don't seem to work for me. I'm curious how they would radiate if you don't m...
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I am looking at building a deck using composite treads (Veranda/Timbertech/Yakima). I imagine it has to be designed a bit differently but I can't f...
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Most books on deck building should show you how to calculate this. The post spacing is dependent on the joist span, which is dependent on the joist...
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I don't think you want just a square frame around it: it would leave way too much overhang of the boards: 15.75" at the corners. So make a squar...
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I don't think you want just a square frame around it: it would leave way too much overhang of the boards: 15.75" at the corners. So make a squar...
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Alter, you mention on your site that 10.25" tread is good, never less than 9. Well, I started with 10" but I think that would make the total run to...
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I am building a deck and need to join the 2x2 balusters butted up against 2x4 rails. (Specifically, I am building Chippendale railings.) I am conce...
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