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Failure of the ledger board—the structural member placed to attach an outdoor deck to the primary structure—is the leading cause of deck collapses. Here's a point-by-point checklist of the best practices.
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The pros in the JLC Forums post news videos and newspaper reports about decks that have collapsed around the U.S. They swap stories and photos of structural flaws and decay that they find in decks they’ve been asked to inspect. One contractor, says, “Whenever I come across a situation deck built...
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Meet code in row houses, multifamily dwellings, and other buildings using FlameBlock fire-rated OSB for structural strength and fire protection in one.
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Solid bracing and strong connections are the keys to a durable, bounce-free structure.
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Special mounts, acoustic blankets, and properly sized barriers are all part of the solution.
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Power Preserved glulam beams are treated with Cop-Guard, a solvent-based copper naphthenate formulation.
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life of the structure.
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The view from above, via Google Earth
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Excluding work from a contract
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Q: We recently completed a residence with a basement garage and a single 20-foot-wide garage door. The door is equipped with a commercial opener attached directly to the framing. Because the homeowners - who have a master suite directly above the garage - have complained about the noise the door...