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Wants to see inside any structural changes done without a peemit? How much trouble am in? I didn't cut the middle of that btw, it was previous owner.

The exterior sheathing is 2" out from the window. I was going to flash this area. Then the Jtrim goes on the side. But does the jtim go to the edge or should i use some trim? Or should the flashing go around the jtrim? I guess my question is : if the jtrim ends on the edge will it look funny?

I realize the problem with this house is that the cordwood structure has 1" foam sheet and vinyl siding on the outside. Since then i have put a vapor barrier on the inside and insulation. So i'm getting a problem with inward drying. I'm think in the short run take all the siding and foam off and...

I notice the roxul insulation i installed a year and half ago smells, it is really distinctive. It is so strong in some places i can smell i through the vapor barrier. While other places it doesn't smell so much. Does the roxul absorbs moldy odors, maybe the old wood in the frame is causing...

Just when you think things will work out...how do i fix thus?

Hi, i'm look for some suggestions on building a hut in Goa. The problem here is the monsoon period which goes from April to October. After that they are allowed to build huts for tourists but they must be ecological sound. There are limited building material around here. No hurricane ties...

What is the point of putting sofits here? wouldn't it be better to fill it with insulation? I think they call this part of the roof , the roof ladder or the rake?

Hi Guys, need you advice on this idea. We've finished the north side, with 1/2 plywood and under layment. The problem is the ice dams will still occur. 1) Close ceiling 2) Only R30 in slope roof/ceiling 3) Extreme winters, ice rain 4) History of icedams As it is now the heat will go through...

-Big ego - Never admit they are wrong - Always complaining - always looking to take a smoke break - hate doing things over. - always right How do you deal with these people?

I've got old model that came with the house. Half the time it is cold dry and not hot. I keep fiddling with the knob and it seem to help sometimes. Do think there is cheap fix or would look to buy a new one?

Looks like we installed the skylight wrong. A piece of blue seal is suppose to over the self flashing. Do you think should take out and do again or just fill with roofing repair tar?:mad:

Is a PHD really better? I think it is only not to disturb the grass?

Since i having so much fun on the roof i was thinking add a sky light or two? 1-or 2 like this on the south side of the roof? Maybe in the middle, or towards the end so you could sleep and look up through the skylight and see the stars at night. Probably 1 is enough in the middle. I think...

Will it be a problem or will i have to do it from right to left? I was going to use this type of shingle, they say to off set it 6"

I wonder if the power company would turn off the power. I guess not.:mad: The picture is deceiving, It is level will hydro pole there, so only 5 feet above the gutters.

Seems to weigh about 600+ lbs. Also if i attach a ladder to the top and it goes off and up a roof @ 45° for 18 feet and the person is 170lbs could the scaffolding tip over?

It seems so much easier to build panels on the ground and then attach them with brackets or some sort of hanger so you can take them out if you wanted too. Why try to nail them onto a post as i saw one local fence company do? It took forever to do it that way. The other strange practice i...

Is possible it is a bit of smell is normal? I guess not since it was coming into the house. There is a pipe coming out the side, so i put a stick down it i was hard could not get through. I guess i have to dig up the top and check....

Should i keep it? Maybe it has some use? It's about 14" x8" x3.5" Solid iron Recycler is gonna love this. What do you think it's worth?

i'm thinking either 1) paint an off white color to match the ceiling 2) clad with subway tile 3) clad with other tile, like this The old chimney, has steel liner for hot water exhaust inside. Started some primer already.