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  1. WINDOW ON GARAGE FIRWALL

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 10-28-2011 07:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 78,129
    Jerry Peck
    03-01-2019, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  2. How far can a deck cantilever?

    Started by Erby Crofutt, 04-19-2009 07:00 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 76,929
    Mike Schulz
    04-21-2009, 02:20 PM Go to last post

  3. Question Pull down stairs in the garage- fire rated?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-17-2007 07:58 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 66,524
    Don McKinney
    12-07-2007, 02:25 PM Go to last post

  4. Attaching floor joists to existing foundation - is this acceptable?

    Started by Rich Mackowsky, 05-21-2008 08:54 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 53
    • Views: 49,081
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-09-2009, 01:28 PM Go to last post

  5. Good name for an inspection company

    Started by mathew stouffer, 12-04-2009 04:49 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 46,527
    Marc M
    07-22-2019, 10:51 PM Go to last post

  6. Trip hazard on front walkway

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-08-2009 12:46 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 67
    • Views: 42,789
    Harry Janssen
    03-29-2012, 02:43 PM Go to last post

  7. Horizontal balusters on a raised deck?

    Started by Rich Sumen, 08-08-2012 02:24 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 39,451
    Jerry Peck
    01-27-2014, 05:58 PM Go to last post

  8. Doug Fir used for fencing

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-24-2010 08:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 36,818
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-26-2010, 09:49 PM Go to last post

  9. Please ID

    Started by David Crawford, 02-18-2018 08:07 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 34,894
    David Crawford
    02-20-2018, 11:50 AM Go to last post

  10. Do these steps need a handrail?

    Started by James Duffin, 08-04-2010 02:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 34,496
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-04-2010, 04:49 PM Go to last post

  11. Deck railing requirements

    Started by Greg Subick, 09-20-2010 06:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 33,495
    Jim Robinson
    06-15-2011, 12:48 PM Go to last post

  12. deck beams and span charts

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 01-22-2009 08:02 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 54
    • Views: 32,976
    Jerry Peck
    01-28-2009, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  13. Tempered Glass for Replacement Windows

    Started by Melissa Osburn, 05-29-2009 11:34 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 30,211
    Jerry Peck
    05-17-2014, 08:46 AM Go to last post

  14. Grandfathering

    Started by Tom Rees, 01-30-2013 12:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 28,971
    Jerry Peck
    02-05-2013, 04:00 PM Go to last post

  15. Window well covers/grates required?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-25-2008 06:50 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 28,588
    Jerry Peck
    06-26-2008, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  16. Garage door retractor

    Started by Marc M, 04-04-2012 10:21 PM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 167
    • Views: 28,386
    Garry Sorrells
    04-22-2012, 02:15 PM Go to last post

  17. Which pipe drains better underground?

    Started by M Kelekci, 07-12-2007 05:36 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 27,869
    Jerry Peck
    07-29-2007, 07:59 AM Go to last post

  18. Garage service door width

    Started by Ron Bishop, 03-13-2010 06:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 27,041
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-17-2010, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  19. Detached garage with no man door.

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-15-2008 09:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 26,407
    Kent Hendrickson
    11-28-2011, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  20. minimum footing depth for patio cover

    Started by Steven Lim, 02-22-2013 06:15 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 26,179
    Jerry Peck
    03-04-2013, 06:33 PM Go to last post

  21. Test Complete!!

    Started by Vern Heiler, 08-02-2008 04:16 PM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    13 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 136
    • Views: 24,961
    Bob White
    08-07-2008, 12:54 PM Go to last post

  22. KD HT lumber vs PT lumber for deck

    Started by Bruce King, 10-09-2009 09:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 24,919
    Jerry Peck
    10-12-2009, 08:57 PM Go to last post

  23. Garage ventilation system

    Started by hankd88, 06-16-2010 12:58 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 24,798
    David Huss
    05-03-2011, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  24. Zip Strip Concrete Joints

    Started by James Duffin, 10-30-2010 05:42 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 24,718
    Bert de Haan
    11-01-2010, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  25. attaching to a manufactured home

    Started by Sky Jones, 09-19-2014 08:16 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 24,367
    mary theresa craig
    10-02-2014, 10:30 PM Go to last post

  26. Backyard Drainage with Sump Pump

    Started by David Ormerod, 11-18-2009 07:42 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 24,063
    Roy Cooke sr
    11-21-2009, 02:39 AM Go to last post

  27. thermal windows begining to fog up.

    Started by daniel nantell, 10-17-2009 06:00 PM
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 23,777
    Bob Elliott
    11-21-2009, 12:10 PM Go to last post

  28. Deck attached to overhang

    Started by Shane Dredge, 08-25-2010 04:56 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 23,644
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-28-2010, 01:57 PM Go to last post

  29. Negative Slope Question

    Started by Dan Bell, 03-19-2009 10:47 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 23,260
    ROBERT YOUNG
    08-22-2017, 03:07 AM Go to last post

  30. Slope of deck

    Started by mathew stouffer, 09-23-2010 11:45 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 22,948
    Mike Schulz
    09-25-2010, 03:22 PM Go to last post

  31. Question Why is this here

    Started by Joe Reilly, 08-19-2019 05:55 PM
    t&prv valve 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 22,947
    THOMAS HORNE
    10-02-2019, 09:19 AM Go to last post

  32. Dead Bolt Locks (Double Keyed)

    Started by Joseph P. Hagarty, 02-14-2008 07:44 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 22,581
    Jerry Peck
    02-16-2008, 05:33 PM Go to last post

  33. Steel pilie foundation Rust - How Bad is It

    Started by Walter Rose, 12-07-2016 01:05 PM
    foundation rust, rust 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 22,061
    Mark Reinmiller
    05-22-2017, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  34. deck guard construction

    Started by John Arnold, 08-16-2010 06:20 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 22,044
    Jerry Peck
    08-30-2018, 11:00 AM Go to last post

  35. Seal lintel openings?

    Started by Ross Neag, 04-10-2008 09:00 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 21,482
    Mike Schulz
    04-21-2008, 02:53 PM Go to last post

  36. Another garage door tragedy

    Started by Dan Harris, 04-05-2013 10:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 50
    • Views: 21,331
    Russ Olstead
    10-28-2016, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  37. Engineered connectors required at cantilevered joist attachment to deck rim joist?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-01-2010 08:53 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 20,893
    Jerry Peck
    07-07-2020, 12:57 PM Go to last post

  38. Deck structure questions

    Started by Jon mackay, 07-28-2010 12:31 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 19,849
    james hiatt
    09-07-2012, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  39. cantalevered deck

    Started by Chuck Kaatz, 03-10-2012 11:06 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    16 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 129
    • Views: 19,676
    Billy Stephens
    03-28-2012, 06:08 PM Go to last post

  40. Brick Veneer: Air Space and Weep Holes

    Started by Jennifer L, 04-25-2010 12:56 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 19,219
    Richard Stanley
    05-01-2010, 06:29 AM Go to last post

  41. Opinion on NYS Building Code Landing and Handrail Requirements

    Started by Ken Zegel, 05-14-2013 09:19 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 19,027
    erika krieger
    05-17-2013, 07:25 AM Go to last post

  42. How is this deck ledger attached?

    Started by Crosseyes, 12-16-2017 10:14 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 18,976
    David Crawford
    02-17-2018, 07:31 AM Go to last post

  43. Dryvit

    Started by Eric Smith, 07-10-2011 05:30 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 18,730
    Michael Minigh
    04-18-2012, 08:35 PM Go to last post

  44. Fence posts into poured cement wall

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-17-2009 09:34 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 18,708
    Matt Fellman
    09-24-2009, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  45. Front Porch Roof Support

    Started by K Robertson, 04-30-2007 09:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 18,382
    imported_John Smith
    05-03-2007, 03:26 PM Go to last post

  46. Indoor/Outdoor Carpet on garage floor

    Started by imported_John Smith, 08-18-2008 05:58 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 18,271
    Jim Luttrall
    08-19-2008, 06:56 PM Go to last post

  47. Code Question , Handrails

    Started by Raghav Singh, 10-25-2011 09:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 18,241
    Raghav Singh
    10-26-2011, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  48. 2 ground conductors to 2 grounding rods

    Started by Luc V. L., 10-13-2011 02:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 17,566
    Richard D. Fornataro
    01-02-2013, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  49. poured patio flush with slab

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-28-2008 06:04 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 17,235
    Ted Menelly
    04-06-2009, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  50. wavy vinyl siding

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 04-16-2009 04:08 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 17,156
    Mike Schulz
    05-13-2009, 04:24 PM Go to last post

  51. Non-permitted room

    Started by Ian Page, 03-27-2015 02:57 PM
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 16,746
    Bob Murphy
    10-09-2015, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  52. IBC 2006 Code

    Started by Jerry McCarthy, 08-25-2007 03:24 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 16,154
    Jerry Peck
    08-29-2007, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  53. Freestanding patio cover

    Started by Eric Laney, 04-26-2007 11:50 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 15,893
    Jerry Peck
    04-01-2010, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  54. Stair stringer support

    Started by Vern Heiler, 05-01-2009 10:44 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 15,530
    Thomas Kirchner
    05-25-2009, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  55. jackleg deck structure

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 07-26-2011 09:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 15,527
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2011, 06:17 PM Go to last post

  56. Lintels Damaged

    Started by john mcharrie, 03-17-2010 12:18 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 15,301
    Joao Vieira
    03-21-2010, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  57. Deck support post on retaining wall

    Started by sidney alstad, 02-03-2011 08:19 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 15,189
    Bob Knauff
    02-07-2011, 02:49 PM Go to last post

  58. Deck Ledger Board Flashing

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-21-2009 07:52 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 15,183
    Steve Frederickson
    04-28-2009, 08:36 AM Go to last post

  59. Is bug screen acceptable for deck railing

    Started by Sam Morris, 09-20-2017 12:36 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 14,992
    Jerry Peck
    11-07-2017, 04:57 PM Go to last post

  60. Cracks in garage floor

    Started by Mike Tao, 03-22-2015 07:35 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 14,972
    Mark Reinmiller
    03-27-2015, 04:43 PM Go to last post

  61. deck stair landing

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 10-01-2008 01:49 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 14,943
    Jerry Peck
    10-02-2008, 10:48 AM Go to last post

  62. Deck attached though siding...

    Started by Ken Britt, 12-05-2007 11:28 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 14,724
    Darren Miller
    12-06-2007, 07:24 PM Go to last post

  63. Sheet metal covering foundation

    Started by Tom Rollins, 04-18-2008 12:03 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 14,610
    Mike Schulz
    06-03-2008, 04:47 PM Go to last post

  64. Step off and Away-you-go!

    Started by Rich Goeken, 02-13-2014 10:12 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 71
    • Views: 14,539
    Billy Stephens
    03-16-2014, 01:03 PM Go to last post

  65. Garage Fire Separation From House

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 01-26-2011 02:05 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 14,510
    Jerry Peck
    04-18-2013, 05:05 PM Go to last post

  66. EIFS over Hardcoat?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-02-2009 05:53 PM
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 14,392
    Jerry Peck
    12-16-2009, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  67. Flashing above door

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 10-26-2009 01:10 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 14,391
    Jerry Peck
    02-26-2010, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  68. Cracks in Stucco

    Started by kim lindner, 07-23-2018 12:04 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 14,319
    Jerry Peck
    07-23-2018, 02:14 PM Go to last post

  69. Another Collapsed Deck

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 01-22-2019 09:52 AM
    deck, decks 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 14,310
    Robert Barrett
    01-23-2019, 11:15 AM Go to last post

  70. garage to driveway transition

    Started by Ken Larson, 06-18-2008 07:53 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 14,222
    Jim Zborowski
    06-22-2008, 05:06 AM Go to last post

  71. Porch Re-Roof - How Should This Be "Flashed"

    Started by Michael Thomas, 04-11-2007 06:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 14,190
    imported_John Smith
    04-14-2007, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  72. Deck Ledger Board

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-15-2009 08:40 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 14,030
    Lisa Endza
    07-22-2009, 11:27 AM Go to last post

  73. Gap between weep screed and stem wall

    Started by Marc M, 10-04-2018 07:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 13,974
    Robert Barrett
    10-12-2018, 12:42 PM Go to last post

  74. Deck Posts

    Started by brianmiller, 08-06-2009 02:33 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 13,963
    Jerry McCarthy
    08-10-2009, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  75. Stucco panels on tudor

    Started by Jon mackay, 04-03-2011 05:39 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 13,901
    William Brady
    04-04-2011, 07:25 AM Go to last post
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