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A good neighbor fence usually looks the same from both sides. There are several different styles; board on board, shadow box, board on batten, etc.

Thanks for your replies. I set this up as a mock up for my building inspector to take a look at. He advised that I would have to sister the 2x8s, but unless I cut the ribbon, I can't get the full length 2x8 in there, so a short header is what I was thinking. Has anyone ever cut the ribbon and...

I have searched and searched for this, but haven't really found anything other than people explaining what balloon framing is. Anyway, I have gutted out my 1890s two story farmhouse and want to remove the 1x4 ribbon under the 2nd floor joists. The joists are face nailed to the studs and...