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I think I found my answer. I blind screwed the boards in the tongue as is normally done with blind nailing. The screws are angling back from the starter wall where no expansion gap exists. So the planks would just push away to the other side where an expansion gap is provided and the angle of...

Hi Matt, I met with a plumbing contractor onsite and he said it can't be done this way because you would add length to the lateral line as you mentioned and they would not have sufficient slope. He said ejector pumps should not be an issue and they can also pump the sewage temporarily above...

Thanks for your feedback. That is an interesting comment about the 4 car tandem garage further back. I have considered that as well. - I was anticipating considering fire rating between the garage and living spaces. I am proposing to convert the home to one with an attached garage instead of a...

Hi everyone, I am in the process of installing Bruce 5" T&G Oak hardwood planks in a small walk-in closet / hobby room / secret room. It is an odd shaped room in a gable attic. You can stand up and walk around and it has a cathedral ceiling. In plan it is about 4' wide by 10' long but expands...

Sounds good, thanks for that tip! I believe our sewer main is on the rear lot line, not the street.

Thanks for this advice Matt. That thought did cross my mind as well. I was going to run new gas and water under the driveway. But then after adding the basement to the plan I'll be able to tap into the existing water and gas lines in the existing basement and will not require a second water and...

If that was me I would have placed plywood decking over all the ceiling joists and then built it up with layers of rigid insulation. 8" would give you R40. Then you can top that off with luan and perhaps even house wrap. But you would need easy access with a sturdy, large attic ladder rated for...

Spancrete precast installation for garage:

Thanks for the input. The existing garage is 2.5 car with block and brick. I want to add another 2.5 car garage on to it with a basement under the new garage. 8" thick hollow core precast concrete planks can be used - cost is around $15-$16 per sf installed. The precast concrete planks are...

Other options are to rent a place to live during parts of the construction or get a temporary portable sewage setup. I don't think the wife will like either option. A second house would come in handy now! https://www.plastic-mart.com/category/5/plastic-septic-tanks...

Yes but the problem is when it is time to build the new basement the lateral line would hover in the air above the floor and I am pretty sure building code would not allow for construction workers to build their forms around it lol. I need to get the lateral line exiting the existing basement...

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Hi guys, I am in the planning stages of a garage and home addition behind our existing home and I would appreciate feedback from plumbers or anyone that has knowledge about plumbing / sewage. Initially the plan was a slab on grade construction but now I am really contemplating a basement for...

Perhaps my eyes are playing tricks with me but the one drawer looks crooked - top left? Still an awesome bench and layout.

I love the architecture of your house and garage - and the garden. The dormers are very cool! Please post some more pics of the house please and maybe some interiors. The carport addition is also great. I can see the sun will hit the cars parked there sometimes during the day. However in...