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  1. patio cover attached to fascia looks unsound

    Started by Ben Im, 10-07-2012 02:10 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 13,949
    Marc M
    10-15-2012, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  2. Stucco panels on tudor

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-03-2011 05:39 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 13,923
    William Brady
    04-04-2011, 07:25 AM Go to last post

  3. Identify this item?

    Started by Bob Kenney, 03-21-2017 09:16 AM
    circle, end, homes, item, street 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 13,319
    Gene South
    04-14-2017, 10:20 AM Go to last post

  4. Balcony Slope Requirements

    Started by A.D. Miller, 11-09-2009 02:15 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 13,273
    A.D. Miller
    11-10-2009, 07:11 PM Go to last post

  5. Garage/ House separation

    Started by Luc V. L., 03-17-2011 05:48 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 13,086
    Steven Turetsky
    03-19-2011, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  6. Entrance From Garage

    Started by Ron Gries, 03-12-2008 11:50 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 13,016
    Larry Heitzenrater
    04-01-2008, 08:48 AM Go to last post

  7. When does a repair/remodel require an electrical panel to be brought up to code?

    Started by Domenico Perrella, 07-06-2017 08:12 PM
    closet, code, electrical panel, grandfathered, remodel
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 13,016
    Jerry Peck
    07-08-2017, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  8. Choosing the Best Anchor to Fasten to Concrete

    Started by Michael Thomas, 12-30-2009 07:44 AM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 12,720
    chris mcintyre
    12-31-2009, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  9. Yard Sprinkler System Checklist

    Started by Kendall Goad, 07-14-2008 06:14 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 12,626
    Len Couey
    05-22-2012, 07:42 PM Go to last post

  10. OSB walls in garage

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 11-19-2008 12:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 12,623
    Ted Menelly
    12-19-2011, 08:07 PM Go to last post

  11. 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: 12,439
    Garry Sorrells
    12-08-2011, 07:21 AM Go to last post

  12. Talking Garage Door reinforcement

    Started by Jeff Gainey, 04-09-2007 03:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 12,427
    Jeff Gainey
    04-10-2007, 05:00 AM Go to last post

  13. Seen one of these?

    Started by wayne soper, 04-28-2013 06:17 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 12,403
    Jerry Peck
    01-24-2014, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  14. One big sliding glass door ?

    Started by Ron Bibler, 04-07-2010 07:17 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 12,324
    Jim Robinson
    04-09-2010, 04:09 PM Go to last post

  15. Plywood on garage walls

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 10-17-2009 12:43 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 12,313
    JIM MURPHY
    10-18-2009, 08:27 AM Go to last post

  16. vinyl siding with no barrier

    Started by ren ramsey, 02-11-2013 11:05 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 12,162
    Joe Funderburk
    02-13-2013, 07:19 AM Go to last post

  17. Smile Bowed Exterior Garage Walls

    Started by Sean Bacon, 04-19-2008 07:43 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 12,147
    Markus Keller
    04-19-2008, 10:26 AM Go to last post

  18. unique garage door- safe?

    Started by Randy West, 10-22-2014 09:23 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 11,999
    Garry Sorrells
    11-08-2014, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  19. NEW TYPE OF DECK SUPPORTS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 01-26-2015 06:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 11,987
    Mark Reinmiller
    02-06-2015, 10:30 AM Go to last post

  20. Fuzzy wood under front porch

    Started by Terence McCann, 06-05-2007 02:59 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 11,897
    Phillip Stojanik
    09-16-2011, 10:56 AM Go to last post

  21. Egress Window Well

    Started by Joseph P. Hagarty, 12-06-2007 07:00 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 11,788
    Jerry Peck
    12-10-2007, 02:58 PM Go to last post

  22. Jungle Gym?

    Started by John Achin, 09-13-2008 08:25 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 11,494
    adkjac
    09-16-2008, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  23. lattice deck guards

    Started by John Arnold, 11-02-2012 09:55 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 11,428
    Lon Henderson
    11-06-2012, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  24. Warped Siding

    Started by David Block, 03-28-2008 07:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 11,335
    David Block
    03-28-2008, 08:44 PM Go to last post

  25. AdvanTech sub-floor panels on screened porch

    Started by James Duffin, 08-19-2010 11:47 AM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 11,311
    Jeffrey L. Mathis
    02-25-2011, 04:42 PM Go to last post

  26. Question Minimum wire size for wire deck railing?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 03-17-2012 06:45 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 11,299
    Jerry Peck
    03-18-2012, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  27. Driveway Drainage

    Started by Don Jackson, 02-23-2008 01:46 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 11,265
    Kristi Silber
    01-17-2012, 12:40 PM Go to last post

  28. NO Deck lag screws or bolts ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-27-2015 02:27 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 11,229
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-22-2015, 12:53 PM Go to last post

  29. guardrail protection for retainer wall

    Started by bob welborn, 04-08-2009 05:39 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 11,220
    Christopher Gorton
    04-17-2009, 06:26 AM Go to last post

  30. 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: 11,173
    John Carroll
    08-20-2012, 08:24 PM Go to last post

  31. Need help with ID of trim boards

    Started by Scott Patterson, 10-14-2009 02:45 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 11,143
    Elizabeth Chambers
    07-13-2018, 04:54 PM Go to last post

  32. do you review plans when inspecting new homes?

    Started by Randy West, 03-23-2016 08:17 AM
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 11,098
    Jurie Fourie
    04-02-2016, 05:40 AM Go to last post

  33. Breach in Firewall

    Started by phil kaznowski, 02-24-2010 05:37 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 11,005
    brian schmitt
    03-01-2010, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  34. What is the correct term for the circular holes in bricks?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 12-06-2010 04:34 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 10,976
    Bob Harper
    12-06-2010, 07:54 PM Go to last post

  35. No Gutter building IN WA

    Started by Peter Louis, 12-16-2011 03:20 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 10,930
    Matthew Klein
    01-07-2012, 11:23 AM Go to last post

  36. Water Intrusion_No Problem she says

    Started by Rick Hurst, 01-30-2010 11:02 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 10,612
    Bruce Breedlove
    02-04-2010, 02:25 PM Go to last post

  37. New deck question

    Started by Robert Hronek, 06-06-2017 02:39 PM
    carry, deck, door, feet, footing
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 10,553
    ROBERT YOUNG
    06-22-2017, 07:57 AM Go to last post

  38. Control/expansion joint brick veneer over frame

    Started by Ross Neag, 06-22-2010 09:27 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,537
    Joao Vieira
    06-28-2010, 03:22 PM Go to last post

  39. Driveway/ Retaining Wall Guard Rail

    Started by Jerry Harcek, 06-08-2011 10:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 10,523
    Randy Mayo
    06-14-2011, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  40. Aluminum & Glass deck railing system -safe?

    Started by Terry Beck, 07-07-2009 06:04 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 10,506
    Steven Bowman
    07-13-2009, 06:07 PM Go to last post

  41. open risers

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 03-22-2009 06:12 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 10,494
    Jerry Peck
    04-02-2009, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  42. Garage Door Tip

    Started by Rick Hurst, 04-17-2009 01:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 10,484
    Garry Sorrells
    03-02-2011, 08:55 AM Go to last post

  43. Fire proofing a garage

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 06-12-2008 02:18 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 10,454
    Steve Frederickson
    06-13-2008, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  44. The deck ledger bolts appear to not be functioning as intended...

    Started by Robert Foster, 05-22-2010 09:42 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 10,351
    Rolland Pruner
    05-27-2010, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  45. Moisture in stem wall slab foundation

    Started by Randall Clark, 01-03-2019 06:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 10,334
    Gunnar Alquist
    01-12-2019, 12:11 PM Go to last post

  46. Deck guard rail along window

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-09-2009 08:04 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 10,293
    dsuser896
    08-12-2009, 03:39 PM Go to last post

  47. What is this wood boring insect?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-11-2010 06:09 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 10,213
    John Kogel
    07-14-2010, 07:50 PM Go to last post

  48. Wind mitigation ?

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 09-10-2016 02:49 PM
    balcony, closed, door, required, wind 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 10,139
    ROBERT YOUNG
    09-13-2016, 08:03 PM Go to last post

  49. Exterior landings

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-06-2010 06:54 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 10,093
    Denny Waters
    05-17-2010, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  50. Fire Egress

    Started by Richard Roshak, 03-18-2016 11:53 AM
    code, egress, ladder, railing, requiring 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 10,058
    david shapiro
    03-24-2016, 05:30 AM Go to last post

  51. Guard openings

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-28-2018 05:39 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 10,058
    Jerry Peck
    12-28-2018, 06:37 AM Go to last post

  52. Pipe sticking out from the ground

    Started by Joe Razzo, 05-07-2011 11:44 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 9,984
    Scott Hermodson
    05-24-2011, 03:44 PM Go to last post

  53. Landing for stairs w/gate

    Started by Marc M, 02-25-2012 10:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 9,959
    Jeffrey Marsh
    02-28-2012, 11:24 AM Go to last post

  54. Sulphur Oder in Well Water ?

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 06-22-2012 01:26 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,862
    Garry Sorrells
    07-03-2012, 05:18 AM Go to last post

  55. Rim Joist Question

    Started by Sean Bacon, 02-27-2008 08:59 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 9,854
    Lewis Capaul
    03-01-2008, 10:39 AM Go to last post

  56. Sunroom support post / columns

    Started by Bruce Hutton, 10-01-2013 11:24 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 9,851
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-06-2013, 04:30 PM Go to last post

  57. water stain on patio ceiling

    Started by Peter Louis, 04-19-2012 07:36 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 9,729
    Stephen Houmard
    04-23-2012, 09:23 AM Go to last post

  58. handrails

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 04-19-2010 03:08 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,722
    Mike Richart
    04-26-2010, 09:26 AM Go to last post

  59. Off Grade Under Floor/Crawl Space Walls

    Started by Chip O'Brian, 10-04-2007 03:19 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,671
    Jerry Peck
    10-04-2007, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  60. Angry Lighting Rod or decoration?

    Started by Tony Mount, 06-11-2007 08:54 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 9,608
    Matthew Klein
    01-23-2010, 09:56 AM Go to last post

  61. Do Stair rules apply on garage steps? Maybe, maybe not..

    Started by Gene South, 09-17-2015 07:07 AM
    brick, drawing, inch, steps, tread 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,583
    Jerry Peck
    10-21-2015, 06:51 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 06-17-2007 09:20 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,544
    Eric Shuman
    06-19-2007, 12:41 PM Go to last post

  63. Exterior steps handrails

    Started by Wayne Edwards, 09-03-2015 10:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 9,423
    Jerry Peck
    09-19-2015, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  64. Concrete references?

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 08-27-2009 08:28 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,383
    EmmanuelScanlan
    09-01-2009, 08:37 PM Go to last post

  65. cracks in walkways

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 01-09-2009 04:06 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 53
    • Views: 9,341
    Nick Ostrowski
    01-11-2009, 10:33 PM Go to last post

  66. Exterior graded T&G siding? or not

    Started by Terry Beck, 05-07-2012 06:29 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 9,300
    Terry Beck
    05-07-2012, 10:17 PM Go to last post

  67. Efflorescence and thin cracks on concrete porch/deck

    Started by Randall Clark, 08-23-2016 03:51 AM
    concrete, cracks, deck, steel, water 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 9,211
    Frazier Jeffery
    08-25-2016, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  68. Another Barry Stone Article

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 06-29-2014 08:38 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,189
    Frank Adame
    07-07-2014, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  69. Deck Collapse

    Started by Victor DaGraca, 05-28-2008 06:49 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 9,157
    Kevin Barre
    07-11-2008, 05:24 PM Go to last post

  70. Return air duct passing through firewall

    Started by Ron Bishop, 06-09-2009 03:56 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 9,149
    Jerry Peck
    06-09-2009, 05:53 PM Go to last post

  71. Composite decking

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-03-2015 05:31 AM
    composite decking 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,140
    Garry Sorrells
    11-11-2015, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  72. Balcony

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 05-08-2007 04:56 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,055
    Rick Hurst
    07-27-2007, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  73. patio door ground contact

    Started by john scott, 08-21-2013 07:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,016
    Garry Sorrells
    08-29-2017, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  74. Unhappy Drainage issue

    Started by Joe Mathias, 08-11-2009 07:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 8,990
    Chuck Melocco
    08-22-2009, 08:19 AM Go to last post

  75. What is a breezeway?

    Started by Chris Risby, 09-12-2007 07:20 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,961
    David Banks
    09-13-2007, 05:29 AM Go to last post

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