Housing

Footer and Foundation

The acreage rests upon Marlboro clay, known for being less than ideal for building houses. As I plan to construct with ICF concrete walls, the weight of this material poses a challenge. It appears I’ll need to excavate approximately 120 dumpster loads of soil from…

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Roofing

Gable Soffit Ladder Overhang Roof Insulation Foam Board Standing Seam Metal Roof Korean Metals Chinese Equipments

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Electric Works

Three-way Switch Diagram I know, commonly, the Red wire is hot and White wire is neutral. The switching happens with the Red wire. But when I actually tried to do this task, it still was confusing and the diagram made easy for me to follow….

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Exterior – House Wrap and Waterproofing

Below grade, I understand waterproofing membrane (peel and stick, or spray on rubber), and placing dimple boards are used, I also understand house wrap will water proof above grade. What I haven’t learned yet is the connection between the two. I need to find more…

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