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  1. Maids Quarters Egress

    Started by A.D. Miller, 06-22-2009 02:06 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 5,468
    Ted Menelly
    06-23-2009, 08:34 AM Go to last post

  2. Gasketed Openings?

    Started by A.D. Miller, 11-07-2009 07:26 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,104
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    11-08-2009, 04:08 PM Go to last post

  3. Balcony Slope Requirements

    Started by A.D. Miller, 11-09-2009 02:15 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 13,262
    A.D. Miller
    11-10-2009, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  4. Deckcellence

    Started by Aaron Miller, 03-27-2008 03:47 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,335
    Mike Schulz
    03-31-2008, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  5. Jungle in the Sky

    Started by Aaron Miller, 03-30-2012 11:59 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,421
    Kristi Silber
    03-30-2012, 10:32 PM Go to last post

  6. Flatwork Signage

    Started by Aaron Miller, 10-30-2015 03:29 AM
    flatwork, signage 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,262
    Michael Thomas
    10-30-2015, 06:57 PM Go to last post

  7. Another exam question from the NHI Exam

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 04-03-2016 05:08 PM
    attic, exam, inspect, options, question
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,933
    ROBERT YOUNG
    04-04-2016, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  8. Can somone tell me what this is ?

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 05-31-2016 04:29 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,502
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-01-2016, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  9. Deck/Ice Skating Rink

    Started by Aaron Scheuerer, 01-16-2017 07:50 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 7,272
    Frank Norman
    01-22-2017, 02:10 PM Go to last post

  10. Sink Hole Inspections

    Started by Alan Trauger, 10-11-2011 01:04 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 5,559
    Thomas McKay
    10-14-2011, 05:46 AM Go to last post

  11. Question Using wire for infill vs. cable in horizontal deck railing

    Started by Allen Ingling, 01-27-2014 03:49 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,991
    Michael Thomas
    02-12-2014, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  12. Revisiting horizontal fill on guard rails - testing by the "4/50 guideline."

    Started by Allen Ingling, 03-02-2014 02:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 5,398
    Scott Patterson
    03-07-2014, 06:45 AM Go to last post

  13. Article: To test or not to test? Examining the garage door pressure test | Part 2

    Started by Aubri Devashrayee, 02-03-2020 02:30 PM
    garage door, garage door test, pressure test, reverse jam function
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 5,769
    Aubri Devashrayee
    02-03-2020, 02:30 PM Go to last post

  14. Siding identification

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 06-08-2009 05:47 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 4,526
    BARRY ADAIR
    06-08-2009, 09:08 PM Go to last post

  15. Wall Sheathing required with Detached Garage?

    Started by Bart Mitchell, 01-31-2023 06:44 AM
    detached garage, wall sheathing 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 669
    david shapiro
    02-03-2023, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  16. What is it?

    Started by Ben Im, 03-24-2013 05:02 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 4,197
    Pete Curtis
    03-29-2013, 03:50 AM Go to last post

  17. Cool Rusted aluminum? or mold

    Started by Ben Im, 06-08-2012 04:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,666
    Debra Monte
    06-12-2012, 08:10 AM Go to last post

  18. patio cover attached to fascia looks unsound

    Started by Ben Im, 10-07-2012 02:10 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 13,913
    Marc M
    10-15-2012, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  19. can a landing for an exterior ramp be inside a building?

    Started by Ben Liu, 12-23-2009 06:56 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 8,650
    Jerry Peck
    01-01-2010, 12:20 PM Go to last post

  20. Please Proof This Deck Flashing Video

    Started by Benjamin Gromicko, 11-13-2010 01:43 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 3,847
    Benjamin Gromicko
    11-15-2010, 08:48 AM Go to last post

  21. Question Pervious Concrete

    Started by Bernie Caliendo, 08-23-2008 09:22 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,532
    Jack Feldmann
    08-25-2008, 04:16 AM Go to last post

  22. Clearance to foundation vents

    Started by Bill Anglin, 06-12-2011 10:48 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,596
    Raymond Wand
    10-25-2011, 12:49 PM Go to last post

  23. A Little help with some deck footings please

    Started by Bill Anglin, 03-04-2013 09:58 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,132
    Thom Huggett
    03-11-2013, 10:05 AM Go to last post

  24. Several damaged corners on Hardi plank siding

    Started by Bill Anglin, 04-20-2013 12:17 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 7,408
    G. Jungman
    04-26-2013, 08:41 AM Go to last post

  25. Strange Deck connection

    Started by Bill Penn, 01-23-2012 06:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,926
    Garry Sorrells
    01-24-2012, 04:53 AM Go to last post

  26. Expansion joint question

    Started by Bob Elliott, 05-23-2014 09:42 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,395
    Bob Elliott
    05-23-2014, 10:54 AM Go to last post

  27. Efflorescence on Patio Stone

    Started by Bob Fuhrmann, 06-19-2011 01:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 6,095
    Luc V. L.
    06-22-2011, 10:05 AM Go to last post

  28. Question 'Ceiling' under deck

    Started by Bob Kenney, 10-14-2014 05:16 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 4,555
    Jerry Peck
    10-14-2014, 05:28 PM Go to last post

  29. Identify this item?

    Started by Bob Kenney, 03-21-2017 09:16 AM
    circle, end, homes, item, street 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 13,159
    Gene South
    04-14-2017, 10:20 AM Go to last post

  30. Question What would you write?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 10-31-2011 11:20 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 70
    • Views: 12,379
    Garry Sorrells
    12-08-2011, 07:21 AM Go to last post

  31. Window Flashing and Stucco

    Started by Bob Spermo, 06-04-2010 01:39 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 4,463
    Bob Spermo
    06-04-2010, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  32. guardrail protection for retainer wall

    Started by bob welborn, 04-08-2009 05:39 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 11,199
    Christopher Gorton
    04-17-2009, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  33. NICE DECK CANTILEVER/ beam bearing

    Started by Brandon Whitmore, 09-08-2008 05:34 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,329
    Brandon Whitmore
    09-08-2008, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  34. Enough support for deck and roof section?

    Started by Brent Crouse, 05-15-2009 09:37 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 6,638
    Brent Crouse
    05-19-2009, 07:27 PM Go to last post

  35. Timbertech staining

    Started by brent lerwill, 09-22-2008 08:55 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,845
    Wayne Carlisle
    09-22-2008, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  36. Length of Deck Joyces

    Started by Brian E Kelly, 08-16-2007 11:09 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 6,566
    arthur yates
    08-18-2007, 08:49 AM Go to last post

  37. May is Deck Safety Month

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 05-01-2007 04:38 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,125
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-15-2017, 07:06 PM Go to last post

  38. Thumbs up New Sponsor: Elite MGA Home Inspector Insurance

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 03-14-2012 11:36 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 6,092
    Brian Hannigan
    03-15-2012, 04:30 PM Go to last post

  39. Deck collapses at Opelika family reunion

    Started by Brian Hannigan, 03-27-2013 05:45 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 4,789
    Rick Cantrell
    04-02-2013, 04:20 PM Go to last post

  40. star shaped brackets

    Started by Brian Thomas, 07-24-2008 11:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 6,025
    JB Thompson
    07-25-2008, 11:32 AM Go to last post

  41. Any ideas what these are for?

    Started by Brian Thomas, 08-13-2009 07:36 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 4,149
    Jerry Peck
    08-13-2009, 02:22 PM Go to last post

  42. Deck Posts

    Started by brianmiller, 08-06-2009 02:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 13,971
    Jerry McCarthy
    08-10-2009, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  43. Ramps for commericial building

    Started by brianmiller, 08-07-2009 11:29 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,087
    Jerry Peck
    08-07-2009, 06:00 PM Go to last post

  44. Lateral bracing for Porch systems

    Started by brianmiller, 06-01-2010 04:36 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,483
    Corn Walker
    06-02-2010, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  45. Flashing for balcony?

    Started by brianmiller, 12-09-2012 03:00 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 5,480
    Billy Stephens
    12-10-2012, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  46. Guardrailing question

    Started by brianmiller, 03-03-2013 06:29 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 5,922
    Dana Bostick
    03-08-2013, 04:13 PM Go to last post

  47. Deck Support

    Started by brianmiller, 06-12-2013 06:09 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 8,052
    Kristi Silber
    06-21-2013, 02:20 PM Go to last post

  48. We Don't Need No Stinkin' Ledger Board

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 06-17-2007 09:20 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,504
    Eric Shuman
    06-19-2007, 12:41 PM Go to last post

  49. Deck Collapses In The News

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 08-03-2007 10:58 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 5,836
    Matt Fellman
    08-04-2007, 02:28 PM Go to last post

  50. Whole Lotta Spalling Goin' On

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 08-10-2007 10:16 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,983
    Greg D. Dames
    02-28-2008, 12:31 PM Go to last post

  51. World's Worst Concrete Finisher

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 10-12-2007 06:29 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 7,463
    Rick Hurst
    10-19-2007, 03:40 PM Go to last post

  52. Sunroom support post / columns

    Started by Bruce Hutton, 10-01-2013 11:24 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 9,825
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-06-2013, 04:30 PM Go to last post

  53. garage service door lock

    Started by Bruce King, 06-01-2009 03:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 7,199
    Jerry Peck
    06-18-2009, 07:57 PM Go to last post

  54. KD HT lumber vs PT lumber for deck

    Started by Bruce King, 10-09-2009 09:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 24,935
    Jerry Peck
    10-12-2009, 08:57 PM Go to last post

  55. check it out

    Started by Bruce King, 12-10-2011 07:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 7,778
    Bob Elliott
    12-17-2011, 12:07 AM Go to last post

  56. Infil required on stair railings?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-15-2009 07:56 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 4,694
    Jerry Peck
    05-17-2009, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  57. Secure Masonry Posts to Decks

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 05-12-2009 07:55 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,853
    Jerry Peck
    05-12-2009, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  58. Concrete references?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 08-27-2009 08:28 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,360
    EmmanuelScanlan
    09-01-2009, 08:37 PM Go to last post

  59. North American Deck & Railing Association NADRA

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 07-26-2011 07:51 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 4,276
    Bruce Ramsey
    08-26-2011, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  60. 4" Street Numbers on House

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 08-11-2012 01:05 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,639
    Rich Goeken
    08-13-2012, 04:58 AM Go to last post

  61. pre-cast concrete steps to home

    Started by Bryan Wilcox, 04-14-2010 01:16 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,262
    Jerry Peck
    04-14-2010, 06:18 PM Go to last post

  62. deck posts and footer

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-04-2008 11:05 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,777
    Jerry Peck
    02-04-2008, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  63. DO I NEED A LANDING HERE OR PARACHUTE

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 05-01-2009 12:48 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 4,499
    CHARLIE VAN FLEET
    05-04-2009, 04:48 PM Go to last post

  64. GAURDRAILS AROUND DECK

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 10-04-2009 06:46 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 4,709
    Jerry Peck
    10-08-2009, 06:13 PM Go to last post

  65. WINDOW ON GARAGE FIRWALL

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 10-28-2011 07:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 78,182
    Jerry Peck
    03-01-2019, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  66. NEW TYPE OF DECK SUPPORTS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 01-26-2015 06:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 11,870
    Mark Reinmiller
    02-06-2015, 10:30 AM Go to last post

  67. testing out opening hinged garage doors

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-22-2016 07:38 PM
    doors--dont, garage, hinged, it--cvf, reverses
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,192
    Jerry Peck
    02-23-2016, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  68. stairway or landing discussion

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 10-02-2016 06:01 AM
    discussion, inches, side, stairs, tread 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 8,315
    Dave Elden
    10-25-2016, 12:30 PM Go to last post

  69. DECK SUPPORT ON NEW HOME

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 06-10-2020 11:30 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 3,652
    Harry Janssen
    06-23-2020, 03:46 PM Go to last post

  70. Improper deck joist hangers

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 05-04-2022 12:42 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,926
    ROBERT YOUNG
    05-10-2022, 01:05 AM Go to last post

  71. STAIR STRINGER NOT ON LANDING

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-18-2023 02:43 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 1,893
    Jerry Peck
    02-22-2023, 02:51 PM Go to last post

  72. Off Grade Under Floor/Crawl Space Walls

    Started by Chip O'Brian, 10-04-2007 03:19 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,642
    Jerry Peck
    10-04-2007, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  73. Detached Garage W/Apartment

    Started by Chip O'Brian, 10-24-2007 08:49 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,821
    Jerry Peck
    10-24-2007, 06:14 PM Go to last post

  74. Condo building with commercial garage door- electric eye placement

    Started by chris brown, 05-09-2017 11:42 AM
    commercial, condo, eye, garage, sensor
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,373
    Stuart Brooks
    06-02-2017, 12:38 PM Go to last post

  75. Concrete block wall- I want to make sure is done correctly by contractor

    Started by Chris Imo, 08-13-2012 06:28 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 11,156
    John Carroll
    08-20-2012, 08:24 PM Go to last post
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