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I am going to be building my own house soon and i was hoping for some input from experienced carpenters. i was thinking of going with 2 by 6 outside walls. my thinking is integrity and more insulation as i live in southern louisiana ( very hot). any input...
Started by CJB143 on
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Occasionally we build custom....
True, depending on the height of the wall you may need 2x6.
Especially taller balloon walls.
For walls - is good for the added depth of the wall cavities = more dense insulation = higher energy.
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Try to leave a foot or so if possible around the breaker box to start framing. This way you have access to the sides of the panel if you ever want to add anything to it. So picture it as making a window box around the panel that is about a foot larger...
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If the air migration is required to frame and....
In walls of concrete, tile or other noncombustible material, cabinets from the heated interior of the home into the cooler areas in the wall cavity.
Of: E3907.3 Position in wall.
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Given that in-wall speakers need a substantial depth, is it structurally OK to remove the required amount of block material in order to accommodate in-wall speakers?
Walls are plasterboard dot and dab on block-work.
Thanks.
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This will give....
I would be inclined to agree that a false Stud Frame/SheetRock wall would be a better choice walls.
Of block material in order to accommodate in-wall speakers?
Walls are plasterboard dot and dab walls.
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A good framer always sights all the studs, so the straighter wall theory is mere speculation. My bids are always increased for 2x6 framing. More weight, more nails, more $$. Using them on interior walls is pointless unless there is plumbing involved. ...
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And the foamboard requirements to keep the dew-point out of the wall://publicecodes.citation.com/ico...002_par006.htm
And the foamboard requirements to keep the dew-point out of the wall ....
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Howdy Was reading Rob Thallons' Graphic Guide to Framing Construction Book was wondering in double stud walls why a vapor( moisture) barrier installed between the stud walls . Then this morning reading the post on spray foam wall barriers post and read...
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The idea is to place the vapor retarder far enough back from the inside... .
walls, see:
http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/...ose-insulation Having not read the cited book, the theory sounds familiar from way back in "superinsulated wall" days.
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Hello
I am in the planning phases for finishing my basement. I have been reading that it is a good idea to use rigid insulation foam board. My question is, do I use this foam board on all walls? My basement is a day light basement meaning one basement...
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I glue the foam to the wall then screw the furring stripsthru the foam, to the wall or other wall covering.
I use 2" XPS foam board, and prefer the type with notches in it to allow furring strips .
Yes, insualte all walls.
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I'm sure this topic has been covered over and over but I've tried to search for an answer to my question without any luck.
I am in the process of updating my kitchen and plan on removing a wall. The wall separates the two sides of the kitchen.
I've already...
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Contact a Structural engineer to visit your home and happily pay them for a report of "exactly" how it needs to be done, header placement, additional support walls and posts" of a header holding up the exterior ....
Seriously on this topic.
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Question about framing interior walls.
Should I build it on the ground first, then stand it up?
Or for an existing structure, should I nail the top and bottom plates in place, the put the studs in?
Should the top plate be doubled, for non-load bearing...
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Just from what I have seen i would suggest for building ....
The gaps I couldn't tell you.
walls and stand them up for new construction, not existing, and especially not for an older home for none load bearing walls is fine.
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No problem. I just can't remember any information or study on sealed crawls where the poly on the walls was ever questioned as a potential problem. Personally, I don't see what issue it would cause. any moisture through the walls would still come through...
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Poly on the floor and sealed to the stem wall) block crawlspace walls....
Several of the Building Science papers there depends on the application and construction.
Going up the stem wall and foam on the walls should be fine.
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Hello Everyone,
I decided to buy an airless sprayer after having renting them so often. Im spraying a interior reconstruction and the contractor wants the walls beige and the ceilings flat white. Does anyone have any tips on spaying the walls after the...
Started by PaintingArtist on
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If you are....
I then cutI spray the ceiling with minimal overspray then I spray my trim and then sand the walls and cut in and roll the walls.
When doing new construction I spray the ceilings first, then the walls.
It anyway.
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