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  1. Garage door retractor

    Started by Marc M, 04-04-2012 10:21 PM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 167
    • Views: 28,350
    Garry Sorrells
    04-22-2012, 02:15 PM Go to last post

  2. Test Complete!!

    Started by Vern Heiler, 08-02-2008 04:16 PM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    13 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 136
    • Views: 24,929
    Bob White
    08-07-2008, 12:54 PM Go to last post

  3. cantalevered deck

    Started by Chuck Kaatz, 03-10-2012 11:06 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    16 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 129
    • Views: 19,659
    Billy Stephens
    03-28-2012, 06:08 PM Go to last post

  4. 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: 14,533
    Billy Stephens
    03-16-2014, 01:03 PM Go to last post

  5. 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: 12,343
    Garry Sorrells
    12-08-2011, 07:21 AM 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: 42,699
    Harry Janssen
    03-29-2012, 02:43 PM Go to last post

  7. deck beams and span charts

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 01-22-2009 08:02 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 54
    • Views: 32,961
    Jerry Peck
    01-28-2009, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  8. 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: 49,028
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-09-2009, 01:28 PM Go to last post

  9. cracks in walkways

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 01-09-2009 04:06 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 53
    • Views: 9,239
    Nick Ostrowski
    01-11-2009, 10:33 PM Go to last post

  10. thermal windows begining to fog up.

    Started by daniel nantell, 10-17-2009 06:00 PM
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 23,765
    Bob Elliott
    11-21-2009, 12:10 PM Go to last post

  11. No Gutter building IN WA

    Started by Peter Louis, 12-16-2011 03:20 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 10,861
    Matthew Klein
    01-07-2012, 11:23 AM Go to last post

  12. Another garage door tragedy

    Started by Dan Harris, 04-05-2013 10:14 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 50
    • Views: 21,293
    Russ Olstead
    10-28-2016, 05:36 PM Go to last post

  13. do you review plans when inspecting new homes?

    Started by Randy West, 03-23-2016 08:17 AM
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 10,852
    Jurie Fourie
    04-02-2016, 05:40 AM Go to last post

  14. Grandfathering

    Started by Tom Rees, 01-30-2013 12:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 28,966
    Jerry Peck
    02-05-2013, 04:00 PM Go to last post

  15. Flashing above door

    Started by Ryan Stouffer, 10-26-2009 01:10 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 14,380
    Jerry Peck
    02-26-2010, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  16. mortar not clear from weep joints

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-21-2011 04:51 AM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 8,431
    Joseph Ehrhardt
    10-01-2011, 05:50 PM Go to last post

  17. Water Intrusion_No Problem she says

    Started by Rick Hurst, 01-30-2010 11:02 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 10,550
    Bruce Breedlove
    02-04-2010, 02:25 PM Go to last post

  18. Garage Door Tip

    Started by Rick Hurst, 04-17-2009 01:51 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 10,420
    Garry Sorrells
    03-02-2011, 08:55 AM Go to last post

  19. Fire Egress

    Started by Richard Roshak, 03-18-2016 11:53 AM
    code, egress, ladder, railing, requiring 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 9,810
    david shapiro
    03-24-2016, 05:30 AM Go to last post

  20. EIFS over Hardcoat?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 12-02-2009 05:53 PM
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 14,385
    Jerry Peck
    12-16-2009, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  21. Deck structure questions

    Started by Jon mackay, 07-28-2010 12:31 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 19,845
    james hiatt
    09-07-2012, 05:34 PM Go to last post

  22. Exterior landings

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-06-2010 06:54 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 9,988
    Denny Waters
    05-17-2010, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  23. NEW TYPE OF DECK SUPPORTS

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 01-26-2015 06:08 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 11,821
    Mark Reinmiller
    02-06-2015, 10:30 AM Go to last post

  24. Vertigo

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 04-22-2009 07:21 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 8,172
    Robert Mattison
    07-04-2009, 08:27 AM Go to last post

  25. Non-permitted room

    Started by Ian Page, 03-27-2015 02:57 PM
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 16,716
    Bob Murphy
    10-09-2015, 10:08 AM Go to last post

  26. check it out

    Started by Bruce King, 12-10-2011 07:46 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 7,760
    Bob Elliott
    12-17-2011, 12:07 AM Go to last post

  27. unique garage door- safe?

    Started by Randy West, 10-22-2014 09:23 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 11,898
    Garry Sorrells
    11-08-2014, 09:48 AM Go to last post

  28. Comments On This Flashing Technique

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-20-2010 07:58 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 8,894
    ROBERT YOUNG
    11-15-2010, 03:23 AM Go to last post

  29. Deck railing requirements

    Started by Greg Subick, 09-20-2010 06:57 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 33,465
    Jim Robinson
    06-15-2011, 12:48 PM Go to last post

  30. lattice deck guards

    Started by John Arnold, 11-02-2012 09:55 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 11,376
    Lon Henderson
    11-06-2012, 09:38 AM Go to last post

  31. Negative Slope Question

    Started by Dan Bell, 03-19-2009 10:47 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 23,224
    ROBERT YOUNG
    08-22-2017, 03:07 AM Go to last post

  32. Jungle Gym?

    Started by John Achin, 09-13-2008 08:25 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 11,416
    adkjac
    09-16-2008, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  33. Deck guard rail along window

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-09-2009 08:04 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 10,227
    dsuser896
    08-12-2009, 03:39 PM Go to last post

  34. Deck Ledger Board

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-15-2009 08:40 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 14,001
    Lisa Endza
    07-22-2009, 11:27 AM Go to last post

  35. water stain on patio ceiling

    Started by Peter Louis, 04-19-2012 07:36 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 9,695
    Stephen Houmard
    04-23-2012, 09:23 AM Go to last post

  36. Unlabled Meter Bank

    Started by William Kievit, 04-06-2014 12:58 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 7,660
    bob smit
    04-15-2014, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  37. 6,000 Hot Tub on Balcony

    Started by Jack Wingo, 04-09-2014 06:57 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 13,854
    Scott Patterson
    06-16-2014, 06:35 PM Go to last post

  38. Deck attached to overhang

    Started by Shane Dredge, 08-25-2010 04:56 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 23,634
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    08-28-2010, 01:57 PM Go to last post

  39. creative guard rail

    Started by John Arnold, 04-15-2012 02:36 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 7,312
    Rick Cantrell
    04-18-2012, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  40. 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: 66,501
    Don McKinney
    12-07-2007, 02:25 PM Go to last post

  41. 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: 10,280
    Rolland Pruner
    05-27-2010, 09:05 AM Go to last post

  42. patio cover attached to fascia looks unsound

    Started by Ben Im, 10-07-2012 02:10 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 13,880
    Marc M
    10-15-2012, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  43. Seen one of these?

    Started by wayne soper, 04-28-2013 06:17 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 12,361
    Jerry Peck
    01-24-2014, 11:56 AM Go to last post

  44. poured patio flush with slab

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-28-2008 06:04 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 17,213
    Ted Menelly
    04-06-2009, 06:26 PM Go to last post

  45. What is this?

    Started by David OKeefe, 08-10-2008 06:59 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 8,699
    Ted Menelly
    08-12-2008, 07:01 PM Go to last post

  46. Garage ventilation system

    Started by hankd88, 06-16-2010 12:58 PM
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 24,775
    David Huss
    05-03-2011, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  47. jackleg deck structure

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 07-26-2011 09:21 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 15,503
    Jerry Peck
    08-11-2011, 06:17 PM Go to last post

  48. Garage service door width

    Started by Ron Bishop, 03-13-2010 06:30 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 27,026
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-17-2010, 03:02 PM Go to last post

  49. Cracks in garage floor

    Started by Mike Tao, 03-22-2015 07:35 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 14,944
    Mark Reinmiller
    03-27-2015, 04:43 PM Go to last post

  50. Detached garage with no man door.

    Started by Michael Thomas, 05-15-2008 09:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 26,396
    Kent Hendrickson
    11-28-2011, 07:46 PM Go to last post

  51. deck issues

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 03-06-2009 08:23 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 7,524
    Ted Menelly
    03-18-2009, 05:38 PM Go to last post

  52. Ledger board

    Started by mathew stouffer, 06-03-2010 08:39 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 7,470
    James Duffin
    06-05-2010, 08:29 AM Go to last post

  53. Doug Fir used for fencing

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-24-2010 08:33 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 36,812
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    06-26-2010, 09:49 PM Go to last post

  54. 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: 22,026
    Mark Reinmiller
    05-22-2017, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  55. How is this deck ledger attached?

    Started by Crosseyes, 12-16-2017 10:14 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 18,942
    David Crawford
    02-17-2018, 07:31 AM Go to last post

  56. Good name for an inspection company

    Started by mathew stouffer, 12-04-2009 04:49 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 46,504
    Marc M
    07-22-2019, 10:51 PM Go to last post

  57. Sulphur Oder in Well Water ?

    Started by Garry Blankenship, 06-22-2012 01:26 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,809
    Garry Sorrells
    07-03-2012, 05:18 AM Go to last post

  58. Another Barry Stone Article

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 06-29-2014 08:38 PM
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,093
    Frank Adame
    07-07-2014, 04:36 PM Go to last post

  59. Entrance From Garage

    Started by Ron Gries, 03-12-2008 11:50 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 12,932
    Larry Heitzenrater
    04-01-2008, 08:48 AM Go to last post

  60. Eeek!!!!

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 12-10-2008 11:16 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 5,616
    Steve Reilly
    12-27-2008, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  61. Insurance said this was EIFS

    Started by SAL IACONO, 03-24-2009 09:49 AM
    12 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 8,351
    BARRY ADAIR
    04-02-2009, 06:48 AM Go to last post

  62. Sunroom support post / columns

    Started by Bruce Hutton, 10-01-2013 11:24 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 9,812
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-06-2013, 04:30 PM Go to last post

  63. Deckcellence

    Started by Aaron Miller, 03-27-2008 03:47 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 7,303
    Mike Schulz
    03-31-2008, 11:14 AM Go to last post

  64. Unhappy Drainage issue

    Started by Joe Mathias, 08-11-2009 07:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 8,947
    Chuck Melocco
    08-22-2009, 08:19 AM Go to last post

  65. 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: 8,629
    Jerry Peck
    01-01-2010, 12:20 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by Michael Thomas, 04-11-2007 06:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 14,170
    imported_John Smith
    04-14-2007, 07:46 AM Go to last post

  67. Patio Cover ?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 06-04-2009 09:52 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 8,805
    Jerry Peck
    06-09-2009, 06:27 AM Go to last post

  68. 2 ground conductors to 2 grounding rods

    Started by Luc V. L., 10-13-2011 02:59 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 17,560
    Richard D. Fornataro
    01-02-2013, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  69. Drilled and filled holes around perimeter of patio

    Started by Kris Svendsen, 11-09-2013 05:50 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,790
    Gene South
    12-10-2013, 08:59 PM Go to last post

  70. Balcony

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 05-08-2007 04:56 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,945
    Rick Hurst
    07-27-2007, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  71. Fence posts into poured cement wall

    Started by Matt Fellman, 09-17-2009 09:34 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 18,703
    Matt Fellman
    09-24-2009, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  72. New garage floor with surface defects

    Started by Tim Dike, 09-08-2009 08:49 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,318
    Tim Dike
    09-21-2009, 07:34 AM Go to last post

  73. walkway blocked by window

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 06-13-2010 11:39 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,882
    Robert Schenck
    06-22-2010, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  74. 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: 9,398
    Jerry Peck
    10-21-2015, 06:51 PM Go to last post

  75. Moisture in stem wall slab foundation

    Started by Randall Clark, 01-03-2019 06:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 10,194
    Gunnar Alquist
    01-12-2019, 12:11 PM Go to last post
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