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I’m framing an addition where the largest floor span is about 8 feet. According to the span tables, 2×8 at 24″ on center is totally fine for this. But I’ve heard some people say that 24″ on center is a bad idea for floor joists, independent of span, because the plywood feels squishy between them. […]
Hello, I started to air seal and insulated my attic and have a concern with one of my details. The ceiling joists rest on exterior wall, then another double 2×4 over the ceiling joists where the roof rafters rest. The exterior board ran partially up leaving a gap open to the soffit. I pushed a […]
How many ways can one screw up an ERV installation? Surprisingly many, as it turns out. And to look at their work, it seems that some installers think that maximizing those installation errors is the goal. I’ll get into the details in a bit, but before I do, take a good look at the first […]
I’m trying to decide what type of insulation i should use in a cathedral ceiling – new build – and if it needs to be vented.I have a dining room addition under construction and i have to make some quick decisions: 1) Framers are asking: Do i want them to fur the ceiling rafters down […]
In the early stages of finishing my basement. We will be in this home for a long time, potentially forever so I am willing to put in the work to get it A+ (within reason). Basement was poured Summer of 2023, 8” thick poured walls with damp proofing (bituminous coating) from the bottom of footings […]