Jan 31, 2024 · Replacing exterior door (side, garage) w/ pre-hung, wood jamb - metal door. A problem is, no porch / awning (has 2' over hang) & concrete landing. Water will always splash . * ? Wonder …

Mar 24, 2025 · They're fairly easy to pull into plane mid-span, but what are my options to keep them this way? Would adding mid-span blocking between the rafters work? If it's still too far out after blocking, …

Jul 22, 2025 · I would consider attaching a piece of 1X3 or something onto the concrete block with Tapcons to avoid drilling so many holes onto the block, and use these straps with wood screws onto …

Oct 1, 2008 · The cross bracing in my floors current consists of some X's that are made out of 1x3 stock they are nailed in place. (2X12 JOISTS 16" center) I know that they are causing lots of squeaking …

Dec 24, 2019 · I did something similar on a bath at a client's request, using 1x3 cedar and making a Tee with another 1x3 for rigidity. I was only spanning 6', so it didn't require the support that I think the OP …

Apr 5, 2019 · 1x3 wood trim should measure 3/4 x 2 1/2 get a piece of that and hold it here and take a picture. Do not use flat bottom gables with scissor trusses.

Jun 10, 2020 · The 1x3.5 and 5.5 are 11/16 thick and add that to the 3/16 hardboard you get 7/8". 7/8"-the 1/2" thick colonial door trim and you get 3/8" sticking out. I can see that is probably not going to …

Dec 17, 2024 · On the underside of the countertop, there is an aluminum brace holding the two vertical panels together, it was not supporting the back side of the countertop at all. On the front side is a …

Aug 20, 2021 · In the second DIY option, do I attach the 1x3 to the plywood overhang using just wood glue or screws? Regarding staining I have seen most wood finishes have a beautiful smooth …

Jul 6, 2012 · I am remodeling my house and much of the ceiling sheet rock is down. The trusses are for the most part OK but the old furring strips were eaten up by termites badly (good thing they ate the …