framing - Attaching ledger board to brick and block wall? - Home ...
Oct 12, 2023 · Attaching ledger board to brick and block wall? Ask Question Asked 2 years, 3 months ago Modified 13 days ago
electrical - what is a "running board" for attaching NM cables ...
Aug 17, 2020 · what is a "running board" for attaching NM cables perpenticular to floor joists in an unfinished basement? Ask Question Asked 5 years, 4 months ago Modified 3 years ago
Attaching double 2x10 beams to 4x4 post
Jun 24, 2021 · What is the proper way to attach two double-2x10 beams that butt together at a 4x4 post? Do you notch 3" of the 3.5" post and butt them together there, or does Simpson make a …
How do I install wood shutters on a brick house?
As an FYI, the (working) shutters on my (structural) brick house were originally fastened to the trim around the windows. Or more likely, the wood framing around the windows. After replacing the …
Attaching wood railing to cement - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
Jun 18, 2020 · I want to remove the metal railing and put in a proper wood railing. I was planning on cutting the pipe flush with the cement and then using a bracket to connect my 4x4. However, when …
Attaching cable company service wire to side of house
Apr 14, 2021 · Currently, the various cable company wires that are attached to the side of my house are a mess, and I'm looking to clean them up before our house is painted in the near future. One of them …
framing - How long screws for attaching sill plate to concrete ...
Oct 14, 2020 · I need to attach a sill plate to a foundation that does not have anchor bolts. I'd like to use GRK Caliburn screws. The sill plate is 1.5 inches thick. How long should the screws be? It looks like ...
Attaching newel post to joist - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
Aug 9, 2017 · I'm in the process of replacing some cabinets with a guard rail and need to attach a few newel posts to the floor. From what I've read it sounds like the Sure-Tite, lag bolt, method is very …
Difficulty attaching 2x4s to poured concrete wall
Nov 29, 2015 · We are novice DIYers attempting to finish our garage walls in a 10 year old Ryan Home with a poured concrete foundation. I had planned to lay the 2x4s flat against the wall, meaning I need …
Basement wall framing - Attaching top plate with pipes in the way
Nov 18, 2023 · Exactly where is the wall suppose to go? The top plate mainly holds the wall from tipping over, so if most of it is attached to the joists and a section is shorter (with short studs) to past the …