Recent content by drjcustis

Thanks for the replies. Very helpful. We went with an I Joist sitting on the sill plate. We did call some framing experts and this was a consensus. I wish that I had seen the post about drywall ceiling nailers a touch earlier. That would have been easy before we put the subfloor down. Oh well...

The manufacturer provided us detail drawings that are perfect for the inspector but leave this detail a bit open to interpretation. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I've been lurking for a while and haven't posted much so I hope I don't offend too much by asking a question. I just can't find the answer anywhere and there is a clear trove of knowledge here. I'm building a two story carriage house. 30 X 24 square. The first floor is framed. The...

If I'm understanding correctly, and I'll be honest that I'm having trouble figuring out what's going on from the photos, they are OSB sheathing only the bare minimum. A few hundred dollars more and the entire structure would be sheathed. Hence the reason I'm building my own. Sent from my iPad...

I've used the self leveling compound and like it if used correctly. The tapering to a feathered edge can be problematic. That edge will be weak and vulnerable to chipping. When that happens you'll be back in the same boat. It looks like there's a crack just a bit further back, can you not chisel...

This looks like another incident when a quick consult with a structural engineer would be worth the expense (though, I think that the architect should be able to answer the question). I like the suggestion of the LVL's. You would have a stronger and stiffer floor with a smaller size. But, with...

Hello all. I've been reading posts for a while and gained some valuable insight from this forum. I plan to start to contribute! I'll upload a few photos of the new foundation and slab. Just poured yesterday and we are still hand troweling to a smooth finish. I moved into this neighborhood...