Construction Techniques Archives

Building enclosure
May 15, 2025

Hello my name is Mike. I'm looking for some help with my enclosure design on my personal house here in north central Florida. I live in climate zone 2A. Wall assembly from…
Planning my rafter layout
May 13, 2025

Hi, I am about to start building my new roof and would like some feedback about my plans. I'm in northern Minnesota, 60psf ground snow load. My house is 26 feet wide…
Z Flashing at nailfin window head.
May 6, 2025

The AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association) has a good "Standards Practice for Installation of Windows with a Mounting Flange in a Wood-Frame Construction Using Exterior Barrier Methods." As far as…
Tongue and groove Wainscoting 5″ red oak
May 5, 2025

Have a wainscoting install that is being installed vertically, 42" high, with 5" tongue and groove 1/2" red oak planks. Couple questions.To finish it out properly with window/door casing, I…
Standing Seam Metal Roof Underlay Questions
April 29, 2025

OK ... Spring finally in VT (well we did have a light snow last weekend) ... time to finish the roof on the shop.Got the last piece of cap on…
Rafter Tie Placement
April 27, 2025

Hi guys, just looking for input of what I can do with this detached garage I have in my backyard. From what I can tell the loft area isnt properly…
Adding new beam to distribute roof load
April 23, 2025

My partner is currently renovating her house and is looking to merge her kitchen and dining room. During her permitting process, she was advised that interior walls parallel to ceiling…
Building Up Subfloor
April 20, 2025

Redoing a bathroom, and the floor is all over the place (three different heights). The subfloor in the main walking area is 3-1/4 inches lower than it needs to be,…
Butt-board substitute for ceiling butt joints
April 14, 2025

I'm intrigued by the butt-board method of making butt joints in drywall MUCH easier and faster to finish with better results than the old way. I think I may have…
Kitchen exhaust through roof in cold climate
April 13, 2025

I am working on a kitchen remodel and installed a large exhaust fan, with 10" ducting. I may add makeup air at a later date, since the fan goes up…

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