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06-30-22, 10:49 AM
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Posted By Djsrcy

I did the current texture so I should be able to...

I did the current texture so I should be able to duplicate. I never thought of filling in the beveled edge instead of just taking it down and hanging a new piece without the beveled edge. 🤔 so fill...
06-30-22, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 956
Posted By Djsrcy

Ok so the taped edge doesn’t have to be perfectly...

Ok so the taped edge doesn’t have to be perfectly flat? I will go look for the scraper you mentioned.
thanks guys
06-29-22, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 956
Posted By Djsrcy

You may have misread my post or I wasn't very...

You may have misread my post or I wasn't very clear. The existing/old ceiling thickness IS 1/2". It doesnt look like it becasue the facory/tapered edge of the NEW drywall makes it look thinner. I...
06-29-22, 08:21 AM
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Views: 956
Posted By Djsrcy

The edges against the existing drywall in this...

The edges against the existing drywall in this picture are the factory/tapered edge of the new drywall. I may change that to make up some of the thickness difference. I'm wondering what is the best...
06-29-22, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 956
Posted By Djsrcy

new drywall meets textured drywall (ceiling)

I removed a wall and the soffits above old cabiinets. I am left with new drywall against old textured drywall. It was textured once originally and then stomped over again a few years ago. The new...
06-26-22, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,163
Posted By Djsrcy

Vinyl plank is going in. If i can’t use...

Vinyl plank is going in. If
i can’t use shingles or paper, what do you suggest?

what if I do the shingle/felt paper mix to get 1/4” +/- and then install the top layer of 1/2” ply, and then see...
06-26-22, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,163
Posted By Djsrcy

What can I put between layers of subfloor to flatten out a dip

I have a 12x12 kitchen down to studs. I also tore out the top layer of subfloor(particle board). I have a 1/2” dip running right through the middle of it. I bought self leveling compound but am...
05-09-22, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 337
Posted By Djsrcy

Tying LVL into dimensional lumber.

Trying to tie LVL into a 2x10 like in the drawing below. I don’t think I can just nail it through the back of the dimensional. Does anyone know the proper way to do this?
...
05-09-22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By Djsrcy

No, it’s 1/2” AC. (Because I’m a little extra)

No, it’s 1/2” AC. (Because I’m a little extra)
05-09-22, 06:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By Djsrcy

Self leveling compound on sanded ply

I am wondering if leveling compound will stick to sanded ply. I know to use the primer but the ply is like glass.
thanks.
05-08-22, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,825
Posted By Djsrcy

Also, a double 2x10 that was carrying much of...

Also, a double 2x10 that was carrying much of floor was cut almost all the way through when the basement was finished. This has gotten a little nuts. LVLs going in the floor and ceiling. ...
05-03-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,825
Posted By Djsrcy

The BIL engineer called me the next morning and...

The BIL engineer called me the next morning and had a different approach. Now going to girder 2 joists and run support between them. Terrible pic shows what I mean. Opening up the floor in the next...
05-01-22, 11:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,825
Posted By Djsrcy

Ex brother-in-law just left. He is an engineer....

Ex brother-in-law just left. He is an engineer. The original wall went all the way to exterior. It was partially removed and a beam put in. New beam is resting on that 90. There is NOTHING under that...
05-01-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,825
Posted By Djsrcy

Yes… ...

Yes…
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Yellow line is here joists change...
05-01-22, 06:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,825
Posted By Djsrcy

Can’t remove the wall because joists are not...

Can’t remove the wall because joists are
not continuous? Isn’t that why people put in beams and joist hangers? There has to be a way right?? Maybe a steel beam in floor that could support all
the...
04-30-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,825
Posted By Djsrcy

Load bearing wall with nothing under it??

I am removing a wall in my kitchen/living room. As you can see in the pics, rafters do end on top of this wall. But half the wall is just resting on 1/2” subfloor. How is this possible?? The red line...
04-24-22, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,450
Posted By Djsrcy

Can you put load on an lvl beam past the support post? (Cantilever)

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Could I put joist hangers and some load...
04-23-22, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 676
Posted By Djsrcy

And stringers? 🤦🏼‍♂️

And stringers? 🤦🏼‍♂️
04-23-22, 06:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 676
Posted By Djsrcy

I thought the same thing but I called the...

I thought the same thing but I called the flooring company again to double check. Their treads are 10.5” deep. I’m gonna be forced to have custom treads to stain or use flooring and bullnose I think.
04-23-22, 01:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 676
Posted By Djsrcy

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com...

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04-21-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 676
Posted By Djsrcy

Yes. The nose overhangs 3/4 of a inch. I was...

Yes. The nose overhangs 3/4 of a inch. I was going to put a piece of 1x in there to use as the riser and to make it flush. (Will still be too deep for pre-made tread) Thoughts? They could also be cut...
04-21-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 676
Posted By Djsrcy

I apologize. I am installing vinyl plank.

I apologize. I am installing vinyl plank.
04-20-22, 08:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 676
Posted By Djsrcy

I don’t want to use bullnose on the steps but….

My runs are close to 13”. Flooring company says they don’t make a tread with that deep of a run and that I will need to use the flooring planks and bullnose to do my stairs. Please tell me other...
04-10-22, 12:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 376
Posted By Djsrcy

Removing load bearing wall, clipping lvl, exterior wall support

I’d like to remove the load bearing wall between my kitchen and living room. I’d like a flush beam run to an exterior wall. I have 2 questions.
Can you cut an angle in the top corner of a lvl beam...
04-08-22, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,052
Posted By Djsrcy

Thanks guys! just reread instructions. It says...

Thanks guys!
just reread instructions. It says to pour 1/8” to 1” in a single pour. It’s Mapei.
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