Homeowner Forum / Construction / November 2004

If all goes well, the last of the roof trusses will be set on our new
house by tomorrow afternoon.  While talking with my framing sub over
the weekend, he asked when I'd be able to drop off the clips for the
1/2" 5-ply CDX roof sheathing.  I immediately realized there was a

   I have a quick question.  I moved into a house about 6 months ago.
About a week ago I was in the basement when someone flushed the toilet and I
noticed a "ticking" sound from the plumbing.  I have never noticed this
before and I am assuming that it has just recently started.  ...

Can anyone point me to a reference on Code requirements for frame nailing?
Examples:  
Toe-nailing 2x4 stud to 2x6 sole plate - 4 x 12d Common?
End-nailing 2x4 stud to 2x4 top plate - 2 x 16d Common?

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This is an excerpt from the online CE Journal. I don't think they have
opened up bids for a General Contractor yet. Hopefully it will be
soon.
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This is our second posting about a new house being built in central
Illinois, the Tyvek housewrap has been blown off the house.  It got ripped
on Sept 30th after heavy winds (40+mph).  It turns out that it was not
installed to manufacturer's specifications, and Tyvek was stapled to ...

I am rough framing a wall in which I want to place a 4 panel bi-fold
door (i.e. 2 seperate bi-fold doors that swing open in the middle). I
have looked at bi-folds in the store and note that the door description
is 24 x 80, which comprises of one door with 2 panels and each panel ...

I am looking to get a 15" drill press. Amazon.com has a delta 15" with
mortising kit for $399 minus $25 and no tax. I know the mortising kit is
entry level at best. At Home Depot they have a 15" Rigid with 3 yr. warr.
for $240-$260 (can't completely remember). I am not making a ...

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I want to waterproof my deck so I can build a screened in
porch underneath it.  What is the best way to do that

My Wife and I are building a house in central Illinois and noticed
two cracks in the foundation wall yesterday.  How serious of a
problem are these?
first picture of the back of the house,

I have a slab foundation on a garage that was poured two years ago. Recently
a hairline crack has developed from the outside edge that runs under the
overhead door to the inside. I noticed that when it rains outside the crack
sucks up water by capillary action. Is there a sealer I ...

I had a patio poured and a patio cover constructed but I did not get a
permit. Ideally I would like to get it inspected and a permit issued
retroactively but the building inspector just as easily ask me to tear
it down.

GRUPSA-SYSTEM™ is a manufacturer specialized in pedestrians door
systems (revolving and hospital doors, toilet booths, etc.). We
manufacture in stainless steel, brass, copper, bronze and aluminium.
We have had more than 36 years experience in this industry. Our

Need information on how much weight a common 55 gallon _oil_ drum (with top
and bottom lids still welded on) will support without collapsing.
Anyone know where I can get that info?
Thanks.  Jack