Renos 20: Answers to Questions on Renos Framing
Here's a list of Dave's answers about home improvement you might find of help. Click on a title to see its answer.
Can you give me some guidance on wood for my bar? For framing, I'll use treated lumber, but for the exterior visible surfaces, I wanted to use something a little nicer.
Do you know how I might find information on building the walls and roof of a residential home from cement as they do in commercial construction? This seems like it would be an extremely strong and inexpensive building.
Should I put tar paper against the cement foundation wall before I put up the 2x4's?
My question right now is on removing (filling in) an existing window. I am clear on what I will need to do with the framing. My question is on the exterior sheeting.
I'm building a 10' x 12' gambrel roof storage shed on 3 - 4" x 6" runners and I'm going to use 2"x12"x12
On a 2x6 exterior wall, how thick do you make the header?
Could you please tell me how you build headers for closet bi-fold doors that are 6'0" wide on non-bearing walls? Do you just build them out of 2x4's?
Do you have any instructions/tips for installing a ridge vent on an existing attic roof?
The home I am building is a 28x30 Chalet style home. I am considering using metal roof sheeting. On a residential home, can the sheeting be installed with purlins alone attached to the rafters, without sheeting, or do I need both.
How do you fill and seal the gaps between cement and brick or cement and cinder block AND how do you fix the cracks in a cinder block wall?
I am interested in taking down an interior wall that separates my kitchen and dining room and the wall runs parallel with the floor joists. Are there any special precautions that I should keep in mind while undertaking this project?
I am determined to turn an unfinished attic into a bed room. How do I get started?
I have to repair some stucco damage around the outside of the house due to water coming up behind the stucco. How can I get a good color match and how do I go about getting started?
I'm building a gazebo and have a question about how to attach the beams at the top of my posts.
I am in the process of building a dog house for my German Shepherd puppy. Can you please tell me what would be the correct size to accomodate her when she has reached her adult state?
When installing doors and windows in a new construction house, how much bigger do I make the rough opening than the actual size of the door or window?
Is there a standard width to a hallway? Also I've got a 36" front entrance door, the rest are 32". Is there a reason to put a 36" door anywhere else?
Do you have any advice for me to give my husband on setting poles for a pole building? It will be a 28' x 40' garage.
Do you use tar paper for moisture barrier under vinyl siding, the same as felt paper? We have 15 and 30 pound, which one? Is Tyvek housewrap better?
Can you tell me what amount of vents should be in the skirting of a mobile home?
How do you construct a window well?
