So it sounds like a recently built house. http://energycode.pnl.gov/EnergyCodeReqs/index.jsp?state=Minnesota You probably do have 2" x 2'(or...
IMHO, don't use any wet wood as you want to cover it before it can totally dry out... and tar paper is not recommended under a bottom plate- it is...
Research your choices on the web;...
"If you don't know enough to choose whose BS to believe the engineer is the only way to go. "------ I agree with that. Especially just getting...
The dark ones look like chestnut shells that squirrels have already eaten out, possibly washed in from the exterior by the incoming water flow,...
"You can lift 8 ft at a time by just putting studs under each rafter to the floor, 1/4 inch to long hammer them into place "-------------------...
You may also need to ground the dishwasher/plug... I ran my DW across from the sink (6' away) with the standard drain hose under the floor, in the...
I'm guessing they made the weeps at the bottom, right on the brick ledge in the concrete. As you would be digging to that level to paint, add some...
May require a trim board on each side to makeup the difference. Or install a custom made narrow cookie sheet unit cabinet in corner. The...
You are correct, I hope there are "weep" holes to let moisture out as I don't see any in the picture with green algae growing on the mortar joints...
I think you need to add the rafter ties back in at Code requirements for spacing and amount of nails at that connection. You need them OR change...
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--Welcome to the forums!------ First I thought is was a shrinkage crack until you showed the brick cracked also... appears to be a "settlement"...
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Your code is lacking the height to the egress opening;...
If they are "cut" stringers (notched for treads/risers), 3 are required per code, which you would want inspected as for your liability when you...
It's pretty easy to research stucco; cups- up; http://www.mnlath-plaster.com/library/documents/LathInspectionResourceManualUpdate2009.pdf 2...
Soooo, exactly what I said in post #3... use caulking between the extension and original jamb for a good moisture seal (in the video) and low...
That unit could have the old 3" ducting exhaust, if so- may want to replace the ducting as well. Use straight smooth wall for less condensation -...
http://www.roxul.com/files/RX-NA_EN/pdf/tech%20data/TB-R-value%20claims%20of%20Poly.pdf pp.40,41;...
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