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I'm having trouble finding info on how much spacing, if any, to leave for OSB sheathing panels at exterior corners. I know I need 1/8" gap between adjacent panels. Do I **** the corner joints, and if so, do I leave the same 1/8" gap? Or do the panels end with the framing and not overlap at all?

I'm rebuilding my garage using the old 12' x 18' stem wall foundation, and I want to extend the length from 18' to 24'. Obviously I need to tie in the new footing / stem wall with the existing concrete. I thought I could anchor two or three pieces of 1/2" rebar horizontally into each side of...

Hi all, I'm building a 12' x 24' garage, and I'm having some problems with my sill plate and wall construction. I was planning on building my walls flat on the ground, nailing through the sill and top plates into the studs, then lifting into place. My foundation wall is 6" wide, so I'm using...