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Floor Joists: Use Manufactured or 2x’s?
12 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Great Products, Save Money
I had an owner-builder recently ask, “what are the best floor joists to use on my new addition and why?” First, let’s get the options out there. You can go the traditional method with dimensional lumber, otherwise known as 2×10 or 2×12 floor joists. Or, you can use a manufactured floor truss, that is typically […]
Granite Overhang Limit
5 Comments | Posted by armchairbuilder in Great Products, Kitchen Remodel, Quality Check
We are installing a granite bar top in our new kitchen remodel and the question came up…how far can the granite overhang before it needs support? We have a 2×6 wall below the bar top. The bar top is 18″ wide and we plan on having a 1.5″ overhang on the short side. Attention all […]
