Construction Techniques Archives - Page 2 of 2490

Raised Slab Question
March 3, 2025

Hey y'all - I'm planning a new house build here in SC, Zone 3.Question 1: We're planning on having a 4-course block wall slab. We have some very large exterior…
Raise/ move shed
March 1, 2025

Want to move location of shed, and add it a framed floor to both stiffen present floor, and provide higher level of insulation.Shed is approximately 12ft X 18ft, and was…
Can we flash our insert windows without removing them? I think not…
March 1, 2025

For what it's worth I've continued to noodle this in the days since I first posted it. I got some help from a few experts. Looks like we really need…
Hardwood floor gapping prevention
February 27, 2025

Hi all,I’m a custom home builder in Charlotte, Nc. We seem to be running into an issue more than we have in the past and hoping for some advice. Our…
Ceiling strapping and drywall in New England
February 27, 2025

Can someone from New England explain how you guys do this to me? If you guys are framing with 92 5/8 pre-cut studs - add 3 plates 4 1/2 inches…
Oil vs latex in kitchen drywall
February 26, 2025

I'm finishing a kitchen remodel and about to paint newly installed drywall. It was just sanded down.I've used oil based paints on trim and I know that it is very…
Killing two birds with one framing structure
February 26, 2025

What would be the best way to accomplish both these goals?I have a small house (about 50' x 25') with a low ceiling (about 6') and a 2x6 overhead joist…
Hardwood install in a mid-stair landing
February 25, 2025

I have a nearly completely open mid-stair landing that currently has carpet on it. The stairs are hardwood and there is no hardwood under the carpet. I’d like to install…
New window in wall with let in bracing and no plywood sheathing
February 24, 2025

Hello all,I need to install a new window (2'w x 3'h) in about the middle of the wall shown in the pic. It's an exterior 2x4 wall with let in…
Fixing Out-of-Level Foundation wall for Mudsill
February 24, 2025

Hello, I chatted with Quikrete about this today but wanted to post here to see what feedback I would get.We're building a small 16x24 studio cabin, on a CMU block…

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