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Ridge beam is the preferred , although expensive fix. A collar tie will do just fine. Here is a picture of my shop carport framing, originally built this way. The same framing continues through the enclosed portion. Plenty strong. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I mix mud with a Porter Cable version of the milwaukee hole hog, and it work perfect. Make sure you use the side handle as these tools have a lot of torque.Bought mine in 94, still going strong, but doesn’t get used too often. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Job site I am on now had a quote of$28,000 for trusses 12 months ago. Permitting held us up, current quote $43,000. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

My guess is that the joists were uncut and were originally installed that way. Doubt you will ever have any problem with them, how old is the house? If it makes you feel any better sister a short piece of matching lumber to the joists and toe nail to rim joist. Good call by others on staying...

Around here rookie electricians only need a shovel. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

They are great lighting, however in reality they are holes in the roof. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I have installed quite a lot of FRP panels in my career. The best method I have found is cutting material with electric sheet metal shears, and tin snips for dust free. Applying adhesive to the substrate works best. never used rivets. Back in the day we had flammable adhesive, bad fumes and even...

completely doable with ridge board provided that you also install collar ties on the rafters Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Do not attach the stringer directly to the wall, it will trap moisture and rot. Leaving an inch or so air space will do. Make the landing at least 4’ long as it looks like a 90 degree turn through the door. Put a self adhering roofing material (peel and stick) on the top edge of the stringer...

The sandwiched plywood in your beams will rot away pretty fast. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

push the staples forward with your free hand as you pull the trigger. If it shoots the staple it is a feed problem. The intention in the wood is the driver doing its job. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Required gable bracing can be found on the truss engineering sheet, either for this particular gable truss or a generic gable bracing detail. This paperwork should be included with your truss package. Typically any vertical web longer than about 5 feet needs some type of added support. I...

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I have 3 goodyear rubber hoses for about 15 years now and they are still the best hoses ever Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

recycled/fines concrete compacts very well. I won’t use it unless it is covered (slab,pavers) because of the dust when it is dry Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

most of the newer screws have a larger shoulder/washer to cover the neoprene. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I have found that the simpson CCO buckets are way cheaper than trying to fabricate. Here in Florida I can have one in a couple of days. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Not sure of the model number but I have an 80 gallon, 5 hp CH pro model bought in 94. Parts are obsolete. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Live loads also are the loading attributed to high winds and snow loads. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Really no good/easy way to do it. I would flash right over the siding and use a GOOD caulk, with maintenance. Urethane caulk preferred. Also hem the top edge of the flashing to create a thicker spot for caulk and prevent the sharp edge. Cutting and flashing behind the siding will allow the rot...