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If it's a 12' open space, then yes. But it looks like about 6' based on the proportions in the photo. And around here I see quite a...

Then you're doing better than me. But if there's piles, I don't budge. If you want me to design a house on piles of any kind you'll...

My preferred process is this: Geotech does borings and generates a report. They provide estimated depth and allowable load for...

It doesn't take much movement to cause a crack like that. Best bet is probably to replace the drywall in that area. A patch will just...

Ledgers are common place. Use heavy duty structural screws rather than nails, and hang the joists from them. Cutting into the...

Depends on the jurisdiction. Here in Virginia, the IRC isn't the code, the Virginia Residential Code is. The VRC is an edited version...

Missed it yesterday. Both are potentially viable, but what's going on down on the first floor? If there's a beam or header down...

At 32', 2x4 chords aren't a big surprise, though the profile adds some complexities that would likely drive up the size in a well...

I think it depends. Generally speaking, I think you did the right thing. But there's something to be said for having the conversation...

The whole point is that the sub-grade is prepared so the slab doesn't. I know a retired super flat consultant who has designed 10s if...

It's because a slab on grade is only as good as the sub-grade beneath it. The reinforcing is only for T&S.

I'm with XR on that. Though I wouldn't remove that wall without careful verification. And while it was likely intended to clear span...

It's either $20/hanger, or that much and more on a specialized insulation scheme that would fit in a 2x12 and meet the...

If the steel has yielded, then more load will result in more deflection and higher concrete compressive stress, but the steel will not...

Tough luck for him, then. I've only seen this happen once "in real life." It was resolved before it got to court. While the...