Construction Techniques Archives

Sidewalk Higher Than Foundation
August 19, 2025

I'm a fairly new homeowner in the Midwest, but I purchased my house from my grandmother, who wasn't always the best with her maintenence. One issue I am having is…
Supporting the bottom of deck stairs on new fill
August 4, 2025

I'm embarking on a major backyard renovation in Nebraska. I need some advice on how to support the bottom end of a deck stairway that will sit on 3 feet…
Looking for a plumbing company
August 1, 2025

We’re redoing both our kitchen and master bath and need a plumbing company that can handle full water system setups, fixture installation, and any surprises that might pop up in…
Waterproofing folly? Wary of a double air/vapor barrier for a PWF
July 30, 2025

Hi there! First time posting, long time snooping. We're just south of Calgary, Alberta (zone 7a I believe). We have a PWF home with a full basement from the late 80s.…
Fastening hardie plank + rainscreen w/ no stud
July 30, 2025

Hi All, I've got a question on how you all solve this problem in the field.I'm putting up hardie plank over 7/16th zip osb with a 3/8th cdx pressure tread…
Installing 2 recessed med cabs in load bearing wall
July 28, 2025

I have been reading much about this topic, but I want to ensure my plan does not exceed for a load bearing wall. I attached a sketch. In summary. I…
Inswing Pre-Hung Masonite Door Installed on Shed – incorrect?
July 21, 2025

Recently had a shed built. I’ve had some water intrusion at the door. The builder adjusted the strike plate and it took care of most of it as the weather…
Concrete entry stairs/pad -tie to foundation or not?
July 20, 2025

Working on a property in climate zone 3b, Los Angeles, CA. We’re forming for concrete entry steps for a main and secondary entrance and wondering if we should be tying…
Off Grid Cabin Vaulted Ceiling
July 17, 2025

I bought an offgrid cabin (no permits). It is block wall single story, 25 wide by 26 long. It has homemade trusses with a 4 (or 3): 12 pitch. We…
Deckorator brand decking
July 7, 2025

Wondering if anyone has experience with decorator, brand, decking, and adhesive I might use successfully for gluing on end returns to the decking

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