Expert Exchange Q&A- Page 5 of 11
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Sound Deadening Material for Metal Roof Assembly
I'm about to install an aluminum standing seam roof. The head and ice underlayment is standard. What do you think about Enkamat for sound deadening when placed on top of…
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Exterior Roof Insulation Question (another one)
Hi,I have a 100 year old 24'x24' cottage in zone 4 that I have upgraded several times, including with closed-cell spray foam insulation in the attic on the underside of…
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insulating shed made from LP SmartSide and 2×4 framing
Hello,I am looking for advice on "layers" and materials for insulating my shed as I electrify and convert it to a workspace. This is a small 16' x 12' structure…
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Zone 6 unvented cathedral ceiling with sprinklers and can lights. Pictures.
Looking at a Zone 6 roof with some damaged sheathing in spots. Some of this could have come from above, some from below. Your thoughts on the next step are…
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Roof penetration conflicts with solar panel install
I have been working with several solar firms in Calgary Alberta to begin design and pricing for a full install. Our roof layout is "pretty good" but the roof penetrations…
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Building practices in windy areas
Curious of building practices during high wind gusts or windy areas I finished framing out my second story and am working on getting the roof up before rain hits as…
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First row of shingles removed and replaced during installation
The ice and water, and underlayment was installed (code here is 3' beyond the finished wall). Everything LOOKED good. Then halfway finished with all shingles up the roof, I saw…
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Plumb- vs. Square-cut Rafter Tails
Im building out my 3' roof overhang with exposed rafters and curious on opinions of . Plumb is easier for the gutters but i like the look better of square…
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Inverting a Simpson CCQ column cap best practice?
Ive got a glulam 6x12 header with a 6x post above it that holds the roof glulam ridge beam. Would inverting a CCQ column cap be the best connection for…
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