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Andy and Patrick talk about finding your niche as a contractor and what you can do to prepare for possible lean times ahead.
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BD shares his thoughts on one- versus two-story builds. Marc has a suggestion for Barbara’s garage. Nat reminds us that FHB has great resources for building a
Splicing Deck Joists Over a Beam
I’m framing a deck with a center beam and trying to figure out whether to overlap the joists over the center beam or cut them and butt them over the beam. What are the considerations with each option?
—S. Fortier via the FHB forum
Editorial advisor Mike Guertin replies: When deck joists meet over a center bearing beam, they have
Dealing With a Faulty Basement Slab
Bulrush is watching as his new home is being built, and things went only as far as the basement slab before problems cropped up.
“The slab has multiple issues, both errors and general poor-quality work,” Bulrush writes in this recent Q&A post. “I’m looking for opinions on how serious the various issues are, whether mitigation options exist, and whether
Water Management Below Grade – Fine Homebuilding
Planning for moisture control is integral to the success of a comfortable and energy-efficient home. To manage water below grade, we applied Tremco’s line of water management and drainage system products to the foundation.
Tuff-N-Dri, Tremco’s spray-applied sealant that replaces traditional damp-proofing, was applied to the exterior foundation walls at a 60-mil thickness. When it cures out, it’s closer
Custom Screened-Porch System – Fine Homebuilding
When we built our house, I made it a point to put a roof over our 10-ft. by 45-ft. southeast-facing deck. I wanted protection from rain and the hot summer sun. After enjoying the cool nights of fall and spring, we knew that our nighttime usage of the deck during the summer would