Posts Tagged ‘building’
Building a Basement: Do it Right the First Time
Building a basement the right way will give you a strong, stable house and provide you with additional living space at a bargain price. Every house needs a foundation. In order to be strong, that foundation must be built on solid soil and it must extend below the frost line. Freezing water is amazingly powerful.…
Read MoreThe Residential Building Code Helps You Build a Safe and Solid House
A Residential Building Code is an Ordinance. It is a law. Most states, cities, and other jurisdictions adopt a building code that consists of a set of rules and regulations that address the design and construction of a house, addition, or other one or two-family dwellings. Sometimes I’m asked, “Do I have to comply with…
Read MoreAntique Beams Add Instant Charm to Any Room
Antique beams are just one of those “old” items. Sure, it is possible, and might be easier, to buy new, heavy wood beams. These are usually Douglas Fir, since that seems to be the only species of tree that is big enough to yield long, straight wood that is large enough for beams these days.…
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