Recent content by hunttuxcat

Very basic question, looking for some input. obviously best practice is to wrap a wire clockwise so when you tighten the screw it tightens the connections. however, if there are a couple instances where the wrap is counter clockwise, is that an Esa fail? Even if the connection is secure...

I'm in the same situation. How did this work out in the end?

Sorta reverse situation that I was in. I don't think you'll have any issues using the bolts where they are. Mind you, I don't know what I'm talking about, but it seems like it would be just fine and fully secure

I ended up just cutting them down so they were out of the way then drilled and put bolts through my 2x4 wall plate, 2x12 treated sill, concrete. Still haven't had it inspected, but shouldn't be an issue

Thanks! That is super helpful, although it gives me a lot more to think about haha

Originally I expected 3-4" over the threshold- total of 6" slab. But the fill delivery guy was suggesting just skimmed over and keep a taller curb for the walls. Wasn't sure if that's asking for problems if it's thin at the door openings

I have a dumb question I'm hoping to get some advice on. weather has dictated my schedule so far, and I am framing walls on an icf stem wall before my slab is poured. it's set up to have an icf curb around the perimeter, cut down in the areas where doors will be (overhead, slider, man door)...

Have a dumb question hoping you folks can assist with. Building a garage- trying to do as much myself as possible, but finding myself getting spun out on the overhead door. engineer said it's no problem to squeeze a 10' door with the scissor trusses on 10' walls. I have the headroom cause of...

Slab will Only be ~6" below the top of the icf wall. Originally I was advised to then pour up to the top of the pt sill, but after speaking with some pros, they suggested lowering it below to make the curb. Loses some space, gets the wood higher off the ground and doesn't create a thin (easily...

left side is outside wall 2x4 for reference.

Yeah- they're right in the middle of the 6" core, (11 1/4 total width-if memory serves. Just went outside to check, and I might even be able to squeeze a 2x4 on the core on the outside of the bolts and pretend those ones don't exist. Lol I'll speak with the inspector on Monday to get his...

When I realized and asked the guys that did it, they just did it out of habit cause they use a 2x10 pt standard on 6" icf. the main issue is just me not knowing what I don't know, and not making sure everything is flowing properly. I'm sure it won't be the first time in this process. There are...

Partly cost saving, partly just cause I don't "need" it since I'm insulating the outside. I'll have a wood stove in the garage, so I'm not too worried about loading up the inside cavity. The plans also call for 24oc (2x4). I was surprised by that, but I guess it's totally acceptable for a single...

Yeah- easy enough to lap the sheathing and tie when I slap it on.

Yeah- that's where I'm leaning now.