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The biggest issue you'll have is supporting the structure during the process of removing the old beam and posts in preparation for the new one. Well, it's also supported at the ends too I imagine. I also suppose your new beam is only destined to be supported at those ends. Are those end...

Pool suppliers also sell sodium carbonate (aka soda ash/washing soda) as a PH adjuster for swimming pools. Cheaper than the small boxes from arm and hammer.

As one from the "informed and educated client" side, I also agree 100%. From my side, the contractors also realize that "skimping" isn't going to fly by so you get the quality job they are being paid to do. One question for the "contractors" out there ... As the contractee, I'm comfortable...

The way I look at it is: YOU'RE GOING TO GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR ... Generally this means ... 1) lowest bid. Sure, the neighbor kid will cut/trim your lawn for $5. Don't be surprised if he mucks up and cuts into a prized rosebush. Sure "those guys" can install that concrete slab. Don't be...

Since the buyer pays for an inspection (for their benefit), the buyer *should* point to things and ask questions. If a seller is doing that they are an :drool: idiot.

Just use cat5e ... you'll get 1gig fine. Any "interference" is just going to be dropped packets (and not likely enough to worry about. Personally, I'm going wireless for most general purpose use. 802.11g even to a printer is fine! My old house had about 500' line of site from the house to the...

I'm a little confused. You say you're going to gut it to the studs ... Does that include the shower? If so find a contractor you can work with. Many of the better tile/stone ones also have experience with glass block. They are also going to probably do a much better longer lasting job than you...

That's a great space! If it were me ... #1 Take out the tree. It's WAAAY to close to the building for my comfort, and eliminates any possibility of using that area (parking, wing shed roof, etc). #2 Frame a 6' opening above the garage doors for access to the upstairs. This can be simply two...

One side of the garage door opening "splays" out about 1/8" over the 8'. The other side is nearly dead on (if anything perhaps a teenth leaning in). On the other eave, one corner is "attached" and the unattached one appears to splay out the same 1/8" over 8'. IMO, that's almost nothing! My eye...

doh, yea, got it backward ... meant a L/240. At this point I'm convinced I can get the 2x6 ceiling joists secured to each rafter, and then tie them together. They would then rest on the new transverse beam (and would have ties to that as well). Just curious about options for that transverse...

Yup, pretty close ... mine is 24'oc rafters and single 2x8 ridge board and single 2x8 below the ceiling joists. The problem beam is roughly 8' above the "slab on grade" so a little more height ... I really appreciate the time to do some analysis for me! ... But, I have no need/reason for using...

Well, a rip down is *not* going to happen. If the walls were bowed or rotted sills or sevely sagging ridge ... then yea, a re build might be in order ... If there was room to expand the size to make it a true 2 car garage, then yea, a re build might be in order ... From what I can tell, the...

How about this for supporting the structure while replacing the beam and ceiling joists ... 1) put 3 4x4 posts under the existing beam and the three ridge braces. 2) jack and shim posts until ridge is back to level and minimal deflection at this point there should be no spreading forces to the...

Attached are some pics (a bit grainy since my wife has the good camera). A few notes ... Located in Redding CA. Snow loads at 30 psf (per building dept, but rare to get anything more than an inch that lasts only half a day). Is a seismic area (like all of CA). The roof has a very slight...

X2 ... don't worry about "burning through", that is simply getting too much penetration (versus little/none like you last posted). Work on manipulating the puddle just before it burns through. Lines/beads are one way, zig/zags another, circles, spell your name, etc. Also, clean the metal...

Excuse me, but not "ALL FLOORS MAKE A NOISE". Walking across a garage/shop floor should NOT creak. Bare concrete, epoxy coated, and/or tiled don't "creak" or make noise. One other "noise" consideration about flooring is the sound when something drops on them. For example, that detent...

I've used punch ... good for basic stuff. You could get drawings for a deck or perhaps a shed good enough for a building permit, but not much more. Home Designer Pro is much better (but more $$$). Home Designer Pro is a step below the professional Chief Architect (mucho $$$), but will let you...

Let me describe what I've uncovered so far ... This is an attached garage 20x20, with 2 gable walls. One gable is fully attached to the house. The other gable is a full exterior wall. Ridge is a single 2x6. One eave wall is half attached to a 2 story addition to the house (the other half...

One thing you could consider is to frame a wall to separate the finished half from the unfinished half. I'd probably make the wall have a centered 8' opening, and then 2 sliding doors. Depending on your location, might be nice to have the finished area heated/cooled. Be sure to plan...

That ALWAYS happens to me when I'm towing (usually with a very heavy load no doubt). When towing I'm generally in the right lane doing the speed limit or 2-3 below in heavy traffic so I can safely stop. But here comes douche bag that MUST cut right in front and then slam on brakes. Sometimes I...