Plans Review
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Flooring system
I will be building a 22x18 log cabin tiny home on some very Rocky soil in North Georgia. My plan was to use a pier system w/Bigfoot style concrete forms…
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Stair design and landing integrity
Hi GBA Community, We're in the final stages of a residential stair design and would appreciate your expertise, particularly regarding structural integrity, longevity, and our method of attaching the landing.…
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Plastic free timber frame addition
My Partner and I have a 3 story brick house in Philadelphia (4A) and we're adding a room above the single story kitchen. Demo is all done and we're just…
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No-overhang eave detail
Hey all! We're in the final planning stages of our house and I'm creating the details for the plan set. I'm NOT an architect, but a former contractor. I've tried…
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Can mineral wool replace “foam plastic sheathing” in a continuous insulation assembly that will get furring and engineered wood siding?
Has anyone successfully installed engineered wood siding on furring strips fastened through mineral wool board to the studs while maintaining the warranty?I just confirmed that the manufacturer does not approve…
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Adding rigid foam to cathedral ceiling
My living room has a cathedral ceiling with 2x8 rafters 16" on center. It currently has fiberglass batts with Styrofoam baffles for air vents, soffit vents and a ridge vent.…
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Help with detail for Basement Sill/Rim Joist/Building Shell intersection
NW Arkansas, Zone 4a, Mixed HumidSo this would have been fairly straightforward, but the concrete plans changed and now I have to adjust. 4" of foam and veneer got added…
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Exterior insulation details for a first floor walls in combination with a superior XI foundation and brick ledge
Hello, Putting the final plans together with my builder in SE Michigan, energy zone 5a. Single family residence with one side walkout basement. 3 sides foundation walls in the basement will…
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Designing a new attic for 1850’s farmhouse — feedback appreciated!
I recently purchased a fully gutted ~1850's brick farmhouse with a new steel roof, and I'm getting ready to start rebuilding. I'm in central Pennsylvania (Zone 5A), the walls are…
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ROAST/REVIEW A DESIGN
Would anyone be interested in providing feedback for a house design I'm contemplating building in the near future?The goal is to design/build a cost effective, energy efficient, low maintenance, and…