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  1. Question how do i fix floor joists when sistering isn't an option?

    Started by michael coffey, 01-14-2009 12:58 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 90
    • Views: 152,220
    Gertie Guna
    05-16-2020, 07:38 AM Go to last post

  2. Gap Tolerances around Interior Doors

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 09-11-2009 11:20 AM
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 98,479
    don agel
    09-29-2013, 06:54 AM Go to last post

  3. Minimum Interior Door Opening Size

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 06-16-2009 07:07 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 90,227
    A.D. Miller
    06-18-2009, 01:56 AM Go to last post

  4. Acceptable Tolerance of Wall Out of Plumb ?

    Started by Robert Schenck, 07-07-2007 11:13 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 87,183
    Rick Souter
    03-25-2008, 01:36 PM Go to last post

  5. How to test for chinese drywall

    Started by Mark Beckerman, 03-26-2009 02:50 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 107
    • Views: 78,563
    Billy Zane
    02-21-2013, 07:03 AM Go to last post

  6. Door Between Garage and House

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-15-2012 12:41 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 70
    • Views: 76,841
    Jerry Peck
    04-09-2014, 09:10 AM Go to last post

  7. Closet, Myth or not

    Started by Rick Cantrell, 11-15-2007 01:44 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 70
    • Views: 76,447
    Jerry Peck
    07-28-2020, 11:30 AM Go to last post

  8. Stair width

    Started by Mike Schulz, 12-22-2008 01:25 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 97
    • Views: 66,773
    Jerry McCarthy
    01-29-2009, 02:07 PM Go to last post

  9. step riser height code date

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 07-08-2011 03:57 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 51,940
    Jerry McCarthy
    07-19-2011, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  10. Stone Countertops & Radon

    Started by Jeff Spencer, 05-09-2008 12:22 PM
    4 Pages •
    1 2 3 4
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 209
    • Views: 46,716
    Billy Stephens
    09-24-2008, 02:06 PM Go to last post

  11. Minimum Required Door Width Opening Size

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-25-2009 07:29 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 46,653
    John Arnold
    11-25-2009, 09:55 AM Go to last post

  12. Commercial building electrical requirements

    Started by Sue Roddis, 08-11-2010 10:35 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 45,914
    James Duffin
    08-11-2010, 08:18 PM Go to last post

  13. Minimum Hallway Width

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 06-11-2014 04:19 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 44,569
    Jerry Peck
    06-24-2014, 04:57 AM Go to last post

  14. Cool Mobile home ceiling material?????

    Started by Brian E Kelly, 07-31-2007 05:15 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 42,252
    Brian E Kelly
    08-02-2007, 11:52 AM Go to last post

  15. The interior concerns of the modular home

    Started by wes owens, 01-09-2010 12:53 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 41,032
    Mike Schulz
    09-26-2010, 09:35 AM Go to last post

  16. Tread trip hazard

    Started by Jerry Peck, 05-25-2018 05:23 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 39,909
    Jerry Peck
    02-28-2019, 04:32 PM Go to last post

  17. fireblocking at laundry chute

    Started by Jon Randolph, 05-08-2008 03:41 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 39,262
    Jerry Peck
    10-30-2009, 05:57 PM Go to last post

  18. cement board tile backer over drywall?

    Started by John Arnold, 04-09-2013 11:58 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 39,070
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-29-2013, 11:34 AM Go to last post

  19. Code requirements for new powder room

    Started by Ed Melo, 04-18-2010 10:57 AM
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 38,478
    wayne soper
    08-06-2010, 06:42 AM Go to last post

  20. bowed stud walls along exterior of house

    Started by Ryan Mentele, 03-15-2008 08:06 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 37,677
    Jerry Peck
    09-10-2008, 01:29 PM Go to last post

  21. sliding patio door vs. swinging patio door

    Started by alex09, 02-25-2009 02:30 AM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 37,528
    Jerry Peck
    02-27-2009, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  22. Fire Stop/Draft Stop Requirement

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 01-19-2010 10:04 AM
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 37,070
    A.D. Miller
    01-21-2010, 06:32 AM Go to last post

  23. Awning/Casement window - bedroom egress

    Started by Robert Alexander, 04-13-2008 06:43 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 35,527
    Matt Fellman
    11-07-2010, 08:10 PM Go to last post

  24. Chinese drywall

    Started by John Arnold, 12-28-2008 07:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 47
    • Views: 34,276
    mark tyson
    02-28-2010, 02:33 PM Go to last post

  25. Asbestos tile question

    Started by John A Duncan, 03-13-2009 07:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 33,491
    George Bronx
    07-07-2009, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  26. Hump where main support beam is located

    Started by Kevin Luce, 03-15-2008 04:13 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 33,340
    Steve Duchene
    03-17-2008, 06:06 PM Go to last post

  27. Question Water Heater in Laundry Room Requirements

    Started by Joe Reilly, 08-08-2019 07:32 PM
    water heater vent
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 33,299
    Gunnar Alquist
    08-09-2019, 02:42 PM Go to last post

  28. Is a Basement Door Recommended?

    Started by Michael Chambers, 07-25-2009 02:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 31,672
    Michael Chambers
    07-27-2009, 11:19 AM Go to last post

  29. Question Black soot on walls

    Started by Timothy M. Barr, 08-16-2009 04:19 PM
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 30,146
    Mike Schulz
    08-19-2009, 07:07 AM Go to last post

  30. Heat/smoke damaged sheetrock

    Started by arlen fisher, 01-21-2008 04:21 PM
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 29,761
    Jack Feldmann
    05-21-2015, 04:17 AM Go to last post

  31. New construction, exhaust fans

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-11-2012 05:58 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 29,618
    Darren Miller
    05-19-2012, 03:26 AM Go to last post

  32. Rotten Floor Joists

    Started by Timothy King, 11-01-2010 09:29 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 29,478
    Robert Hronek
    11-12-2010, 10:00 AM Go to last post

  33. alarm contacts in windows

    Started by Randy Clayton, 04-26-2008 06:48 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 28,562
    Jerry Peck
    02-08-2010, 06:22 PM Go to last post

  34. 1976 UBC CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR STAIRS

    Started by mathew stouffer, 03-12-2008 01:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 28,148
    Jerry Peck
    06-15-2010, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  35. Firewall and attic pull-down stairs

    Started by Matt Fellman, 10-22-2008 09:29 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 27,272
    Jerry Peck
    07-17-2011, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  36. Hallways

    Started by Aaron Miller, 08-14-2012 01:53 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 27,221
    Jerry Peck
    01-05-2015, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  37. beads inside thermopane window

    Started by Ken Meyer, 04-07-2008 04:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 25,490
    Richard Moore
    05-08-2008, 11:54 PM Go to last post

  38. Hallway Addition

    Started by Samantha Fey, 01-22-2018 03:22 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 25,271
    John Kogel
    01-22-2018, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  39. Average Inspection Tine

    Started by Joe Reilly, 06-21-2019 02:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 25,202
    Gunnar Alquist
    01-09-2021, 10:40 AM Go to last post

  40. basement bedroom- no window - what year required?

    Started by Randall Clark, 01-18-2011 06:51 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 24,829
    John Kogel
    06-19-2012, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  41. Attic Hatch Light Fixture

    Started by Bob Knauff, 03-10-2011 08:58 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 24,798
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-12-2017, 01:50 PM Go to last post

  42. Post Popcorn ceilings

    Started by Trent Tarter, 02-04-2009 10:43 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 24,535
    Jim Luttrall
    06-28-2010, 03:25 PM Go to last post

  43. FIRE DOOR CODE DATE?

    Started by Tony Escamilla, 04-18-2012 12:42 PM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 24,427
    Bruce Ramsey
    09-12-2012, 05:58 PM Go to last post

  44. BALCONY HANDRAIL HEIGHT

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-24-2010 07:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 24,157
    Jerry Peck
    03-25-2010, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  45. Bedroom / Door

    Started by brianmiller, 01-12-2010 06:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 23,804
    Caren James
    08-12-2020, 07:57 AM Go to last post

  46. Noise in Wall!!!!!!

    Started by Cody Atkinson, 03-24-2009 03:05 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 23,702
    Darrel Hood
    03-27-2009, 04:52 AM Go to last post

  47. Entry step down

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-16-2009 07:31 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 23,510
    Jerry Peck
    06-01-2009, 03:21 PM Go to last post

  48. Ceramic tile installed directly to plywood

    Started by James Norman, 09-09-2011 05:18 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 23,504
    Markus Keller
    01-04-2012, 07:56 PM Go to last post

  49. Wavy Drywall Ceiling!

    Started by Terry Sandmeier, 03-02-2013 07:37 AM
    condition, defect, drywall, interior 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 22,663
    Door Guy
    03-04-2013, 05:02 AM Go to last post

  50. egress rule date

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 06-06-2010 05:47 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 22,581
    John Kogel
    06-15-2010, 09:40 PM Go to last post

  51. spiral staircase and egress

    Started by Matt Fellman, 06-21-2010 10:42 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 22,533
    Walter Reinhaus
    12-08-2017, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  52. Maximum step down for a french door

    Started by TIM MASTICK, 03-21-2010 11:40 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 22,522
    Jerry Peck
    06-27-2019, 12:30 PM Go to last post

  53. BATHROOM OPENS TO KITCHEN?

    Started by Tony Escamilla, 07-04-2007 10:19 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 22,296
    brian schmitt
    07-09-2007, 02:11 PM Go to last post

  54. OSB at Garage Ceiling?

    Started by Rick Hurst, 03-23-2011 03:25 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 21,987
    Billy Stephens
    03-26-2011, 08:10 AM Go to last post

  55. Exclamation Catostrophic Plaster Ceiling Collapse

    Started by Philip Lamachio, 11-13-2009 02:17 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 21,822
    Phillip
    03-18-2010, 02:30 AM Go to last post

  56. Means of Egress

    Started by Stu Padaso, 01-28-2016 01:08 PM
    adequate, bedroom, doors, egress, windows
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 21,818
    Jerry Peck
    07-02-2019, 07:25 PM Go to last post

  57. bathroom door rules

    Started by william siegel, 03-31-2009 05:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 21,574
    Richard Stanley
    04-01-2009, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  58. Interior Drywall Nail "Pops"

    Started by John Thompson, 12-05-2011 10:28 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 21,434
    Garry Blankenship
    07-02-2012, 08:02 AM Go to last post

  59. Multiple Handrails for stairs >4 ft.

    Started by Bruce Ramsey, 03-31-2009 01:34 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 21,378
    Jerry Peck
    04-05-2009, 02:57 PM Go to last post

  60. Re; Old homes with low basement ceiling.

    Started by daniel nantell, 01-08-2010 04:02 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 21,107
    Markus Keller
    04-14-2010, 07:50 AM Go to last post

  61. Self closing hinge on garage service door

    Started by Trey Humphreys, 07-13-2007 12:53 PM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 21,046
    Scott Patterson
    02-21-2011, 06:34 PM Go to last post

  62. Lighting requierments for walk in closets?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 02-11-2009 10:59 AM
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 20,367
    JeffGHooper
    02-09-2015, 11:33 AM Go to last post

  63. Violations of code

    Started by Jon Koehle, 06-07-2017 04:36 PM
    code, constructed, corrected, possibly, violation 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 19,849
    Roy Lewis
    09-20-2017, 04:51 AM Go to last post

  64. Door Between House & Garage

    Started by Rich Goeken, 12-30-2013 05:14 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 19,676
    Sean Prior
    01-07-2014, 08:46 AM Go to last post

  65. PGT window installation instructions

    Started by william siegel, 07-28-2012 07:07 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 19,616
    Jerry Peck
    05-26-2021, 09:23 PM Go to last post

  66. FLOATING FRAME REQUIRED OR NOT

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 03-30-2008 02:00 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 45
    • Views: 19,589
    Jerry Peck
    06-07-2008, 06:24 PM Go to last post

  67. Bees working through sheetrock?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-20-2008 08:00 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 19,400
    Bryan Frazer
    08-23-2008, 10:31 AM Go to last post

  68. IBC egress question

    Started by Markus Keller, 04-09-2008 05:38 PM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 19,228
    Jerry Peck
    04-14-2008, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  69. Stains on the interior walls?

    Started by Mike Huppi, 04-03-2007 08:44 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 19,052
    Charlie D
    04-02-2019, 04:06 PM Go to last post

  70. Smoke detector photos

    Started by Gene South, 10-27-2018 08:08 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 18,994
    John Kogel
    11-10-2018, 12:25 PM Go to last post

  71. Garage Stairs

    Started by Jim Robinson, 04-16-2010 11:37 AM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 18,771
    Jerry Peck
    04-18-2010, 05:20 PM Go to last post

  72. Support for countertop at end of top above dishwasher

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-12-2009 05:29 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 18,545
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-12-2009, 10:19 PM Go to last post

  73. Staircase egress

    Started by Ken Amelin, 02-17-2013 08:42 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 18,070
    Tom Edwards
    06-02-2013, 08:31 PM Go to last post

  74. No Sheetrock On Garage Ceiling

    Started by Timothy Mines, 10-31-2009 10:06 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 18,061
    John Kogel
    10-31-2009, 12:03 PM Go to last post

  75. Tying In Ajacent Concrete Floor Slabs

    Started by Rich Goeken, 03-15-2015 06:41 PM
    concrete floor, rebar ties, slab movement
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 17,725
    Marc M
    03-26-2015, 10:45 PM Go to last post

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