MichaelC

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• Posted in thread: replacing studs on 07-20-2012 at 03:21 PM
  The grade was too high..it was causing basement seepage and, of course, the sheathing rot.I've
  had a backhoe in to lower the grade enough to keep the water problem under control but the
  house is on be...

• Posted in thread: replacing studs on 07-18-2012 at 09:07 AM
  You're correct. The sheathing has to be replaced to a height of ~3 ft.

• Posted in thread: replacing studs on 07-16-2012 at 12:21 PM
  Things are going well Bridgeman..the studs are just fine.I do have other things going on in my
  life so I haven't been rushing the job.Thanks for your continued support.

• Posted in thread: What is this? on 07-02-2012 at 08:46 PM
  With the shut-off valve right where it is do I need the breaker as well,assuming I close it
  before I shut off the main. I ask because i'm re fitting

• Posted in thread: What is this? on 07-02-2012 at 05:09 PM
  Can someone please identify the attachment at the topof the cold water pipe just prior to it
  entering the heater? Thank you

• Posted in thread: replacing studs on 06-23-2012 at 08:35 PM
  Thank you for replying.....i'll keep you updated

• Posted in thread: replacing studs on 06-23-2012 at 06:44 PM
  At the top of the studs I will remove the short 2x4 on the underside of the beam..pic 1I will
  sledge in 3-2x 6's...up against the first existing stud, leaving two to be fixed.I'll metal
  strap them to ...

• Posted in thread: replacing studs on 06-23-2012 at 09:47 AM
  I need to replace several studs (4X6 sandwiched between 2 2x6's) and part of the sill plate due
  to rot.Is there fault in my thinking that instead of going through the performance of jacking
  the ceilin...