Recent content by Teebs

Structural Insulated Panels... Big boy legos. There's a manufacturer here in town, but it's more suited to new construction or additions. Not really meant for renos?

While I see you point, there is a limit to what can be brought up to code with in reason and most inspectors here seem to understand that and are willing to make some exceptions. Furring the 2x3s up to a 2x4 will do nothing for improving the structure and in the 80+ years it's been standing on...

Most old houses here when they get resided it seems like it's standard practice to get blown in or exterior foam. Blown in is know to settle and collect moisture causing the walls to rot from the bottom up and foam can create a double moisture barrier. Plus the cost vs "estimated" savings didn't...

The 2x3s have been holding the building up just fine since the 1930s. Bought the house off the bank about 4 years ago after it had repossessed and left empty with a large hole in the roof for a year. So the previous owners unwanted possessions were tossed either by the previous owner, or the...

I'm located nearby Niagara Falls, ONT Canada. Literally right on the border of Canada and USA. Any closer I would be in the Niagara River. :)

Hi everyone! I'm in the process of starting my garage reno shortly once the nice weather arrives which looks to be soon! Garage is a 25x25ft 2 car detached garage built sometime around the 1930s with 2x3 (Actual depth 2.75") studs and joists. The joists will definitely be replaced to allow...