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Another look at energy claims; feeling the financial squeeze
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Using simple techniques and specialized products, you can block out even live rock ’n ’roll.
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Cantilevering the floor and using the existing roof overhang kept costs down.
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A successful job starts with a moisture test.
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A simple reorganization of existing space and thoughtful material choices maximize efficiency and “green” appeal.
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Elevated floors on pier foundations are mandated in V zones and recommended in coastal A zones. But the moisture and energy details can be a head-scratcher. Whether a builder places the floor system on pier supports or on a perimeter stemwall, he has to face interrelated problems of air sealing...
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Future-proof footings; fiber cement at a clip; squeak reducer
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Q: Instead of glue and nails, my framing subcontractor used screws to fasten the sheathing to the I-joists of a new 14-foot-wide addition. While there are no interior walls bearing on the floor system and no excessive notching in the I-joist flanges - and the joists fall well within the APA's...
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Q: Tile Doorway Detail When there's an entry between an exterior tiled deck and an interior living space, how should the threshold be detailed so that the doorway doesn't leak? My client uses a wheelchair and would like the interior and exterior floors to be in approximately the same plane.
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Simple framed walls support the treads and act as forms for bending the rails and stringers.