randomn49er t1_jeh4pbh wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:52 PM

Reply to Basement Bulkhead/Soffit + Wall Framing by adikenobi

You will want the wall spaced off the concrete. Typically it is an inch gap. Fasten the bottom plate to the floor and use brackets to fasten the top plate to the concrete wall while keeping the studs plumb.

Edit. Space brackets every 4' or so will be plenty. Simpson strong tie has many options available

randomn49er t1_jdmsgk2 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 3:47 PM

Reply to Caulk vs silicon sealant by Electronic_Honeydew1

All depends where you are using it. Silicone in kitchen and bathroom. For exterior applications a polyurethane caulk will allow expansion and contraction and resit UV breakdown.

randomn49er t1_jabaeab wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:37 AM

Reply to comment by r7-arr in Add additional insulation to walkout basement wall cavity. Good idea? Bad idea? by hoppyending

I have only been required to do this for seperate living quarters in the basement. In my experience this is not required if one family has free access to all levels of the home.

randomn49er t1_j9r2od2 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 11:20 PM

Reply to Help needed with replacing a window by Present-Substance-82

I have always cut back the siding 3.5" and installed vinyl windows with the flange. Seal it up with blueskin and positive laps. Trim around window and caulk to finish.

I usually am able to get building paper around the perimiter and wrap that inside the opening an inch or 2. Then the blueskin on the sill. Then install the window and l bluesking over the flange on the sides and then the top so end up with positive laps.

randomn49er t1_j9hflgv wrote on February 22, 2023 at 12:13 AM

Reply to comment by atmetal in Can tankless toilets be placed so they are not perpendicular to the wall by atmetal

Rough in is placement of plumbing before floors and walls are completed. After walls and floors are completed we return to "finish" the plumbing by connecting to the rough in plumbing.

A toilet flange has notches and slots that are used to anchor the t bolts that anchor the toilet. The flange is orientated to be square to the wall. If you want to change it to sit at an angle the plumbing under the floor will need to be moved and a new flange installed so that the notches are at an angle.

Edit: I am saying the same as waderson85 is saying. Just in different terms.

randomn49er t1_j9eyywr wrote on February 21, 2023 at 1:05 PM

Reply to Can tankless toilets be placed so they are not perpendicular to the wall by atmetal

The flange will be roughed in for the toilet to sit perpendicular. If you want to place the toilet on an angle the rough in will need to be changed.

randomn49er t1_j7is8oe wrote on February 7, 2023 at 2:20 AM

Reply to comment by ed_in_Edmonton in Remove the fireplace ? DIY job or not ? by ed_in_Edmonton

There will be a gasline to plug or cap. It will need to be leak tested after.

There will also be a large hole through the wall or roof for the vent. Roof one not so bad but a wall penetration is much harder to seal off and look nice depending on your siding.