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    Basic electrical code/practice question

    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...
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    Slab thickness at door thresholds?

    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)...
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    10' walls, 10' overhead door, scissor trusses?

    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...
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    Sill plate wall plate different dimensions?

    Hello! Been lurking for a bit, but figured I would create an account and ask some questions. so... building a 30x40 shop. 2x4 walls on icf frost wall. the concrete guys popped in some J bolts when they poured the icf, and unfortunately didn't realize I was doing 2x4 walls. So the bolts aren't...
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