Recent content by oldcarpenter

Just calculated net free area on a job this week. I am in Florida, here all material subject to wind must have product approval for code. My particular soffit is kaycan triple 16” florida building code.org product approval number FL 46503.3 Although i this is may not be your exact profile, most...

The existing T-1-11 is structural, it provides lateral stability to the building. I have resided about 10 houses with Hardie plank siding, all have been over 5/8” plywood siding. Damaged or rotten areas were all replaced with plywood of the same thickness as the siding. Plan on replacing the...

42” equals 6-7” risers. 2x6 joists are plenty for the landing. Possible to make landing 1 riser(7”) below floor at door eliminating one from the run. Like others said on size and rails, make if safe. Attachment to garage floor dependent on possibility of ever hitting it with something to break...

Definitely add a flat 2x4 between gifts for the edge joints, that is nailed into the gifts and not just fastened to each sheet only.

I have typically seen roughly 16” square pads used. Normal soil bearing is around 2500 pounds per square foot.

I would install them, shim between wall and bottom cord as needed. String line the edge of flat top. Shave or add to top cord as needed. Get it the best you can, it is going to be there a long time, and you will look at the dips and bumps every time you approach it.

An insulation contractor can usually install the product for the same cost that you would purchase materials, at least around here.

No number on lock, lifting the handle didn’t work either. Next up is checking out the video, thanks for the replies.

I acquired a snap on top box, KRA-59G, through an auction. The box is locked and No key was included. Looking for recommendations, internet search did not help. This lock uses a tubular key. .

Those expansion bolts just don’t pull out

One pf the biggest factors for me in choosing this was the UV tolerance. 720 sf of covered carport and my large garage doors usually stay open.

Just put down some single component ballistix. I only did about 700 sf of the 3200 sf that will eventually be done. My concrete was power troweled 4000 psi, almost a year old. The results were okay, sealed the slab great but the sheen is not consistent. I should have used a sealer. Also added...

My pins have a 7/8” internal threads. I made a slide hammer out of a piece of all thread with a 6” long ****** that fits over the all thread.

There are plenty of pole barn suppliers and install crews in the area. I am building a 5000 sf now.Reeds Metals out of horseshoe beach is my supplier.