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I'm installing a new side door (fiberglass, pre-hung) for the garage and the aluminum threshold is just a little above grade on the cement exterior path. I'm fixing to install the door in the rough opening, then trowel patching cement underneath the threshold. Do any of you have hints or tips...

Now onto the garage door framing…. The wood is rotten on the jack and king studs on either side of the 15’8” opening. I’m thinking to replace both studs on both sides, but it doesn’t look that easy. The jack stud 2”x6” is easily to replace, probably in cedar. I can cut the nails that hold in the...

My garage was built in about 1959. Over the years it's been turned into an apartment twice and always built half-***. I just want a garage for my car, place for laundry, and some cabinets for storage. Attached is what it looked like after the demo. More to come as I work through this. Cheers!

Greetings All, As you can see from the photo the original truss system was removed from my 65 year old garage by previous owners. I want to rebuild a truss support. The span for the joist is 18 feet. From what I can read on various span tables 2x6x18 Douglas fir is within tolerance. I don't have...