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Pier foundation failure, EIFS hides moisture problems, electrical code changes, termites versus foam
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Three-coat vs. one-coat stucco, wiring device needs further testing
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Q: We blocked over a couple of basement windows in a stuccoed stone foundation wall. What’s the best way to patch the stucco? Can a simple bagged mortar mix be used to cover the block, or do we need to use stucco?
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Q: How do you figure rafter lengths for a gable roof when one wall is 10 feet high, and the other is 8 feet high (illustration A)? The span of the building is 24 feet. We want the roof pitch to be the same on both sides.
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Thin-coat stucco is gaining ground on traditional techniques. A New Mexico custom builder explains how these systems can cut costs and improve quality.
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Laying subfloor correctly, receptacle wiring
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Q: We often get conflicting information from subs about certain stucco details. Specifically, what’s the best way to avoid cracking? Must the scratch coat cure for 48 hours before applying the brown coat, or can the brown coat go on the same day? How long should the scratch coat cure before the...
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Q: What is the best way to flash around a wood-frame-and-stucco chimney for asphalt shingle roofs?
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