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		<title>Building enclosure</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/building-enclosure</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 23:47:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello my name is Mike. I'm looking for some help with my enclosure design on my personal house here in north central Florida. I live in climate zone 2A. Wall assembly from&hellip;]]></description>
				
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		<title>Planning my rafter layout</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/planning-my-rafter-layout</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 04:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi, I am about to start building my new roof and would like some feedback about my plans. I'm in northern Minnesota, 60psf ground snow load. My house is 26 feet wide&hellip;]]></description>
				
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		<title>Z Flashing at nailfin window head.</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/z-flashing-at-nailfin-window-head</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 18:45:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association) has a good "Standards Practice for Installation of Windows with a Mounting Flange in a Wood-Frame Construction Using Exterior Barrier Methods." As far as&hellip;]]></description>
				
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		<title>Tongue and groove Wainscoting 5&#8243; red oak</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/tongue-and-groove-wainscoting-5-red-oak</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/tongue-and-groove-wainscoting-5-red-oak#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 00:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have a wainscoting install that is being installed vertically, 42" high, with 5" tongue and groove 1/2" red oak planks. Couple questions.To finish it out properly with window/door casing, I&hellip;]]></description>
				
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		<title>Standing Seam Metal Roof Underlay Questions</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/standing-seam-metal-roof-underlay-questions</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/standing-seam-metal-roof-underlay-questions#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:43:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OK ... Spring finally in VT (well we did have a light snow last weekend) ... time to finish the roof on the shop.Got the last piece of cap on&hellip;]]></description>
				
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		<title>Rafter Tie Placement</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/rafter-tie-placement</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi guys, just looking for input of what I can do with this detached garage I have in my backyard. From what I can tell the loft area isnt properly&hellip;]]></description>
				
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		<title>Adding new beam to distribute roof load</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/adding-new-beam-to-distribute-roof-load</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/adding-new-beam-to-distribute-roof-load#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My partner is currently renovating her house and is looking to merge her kitchen and dining room.  During her permitting process, she was advised that interior walls parallel to ceiling&hellip;]]></description>
				
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		<title>Building Up Subfloor</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/building-up-subfloor</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/building-up-subfloor#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 23:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Redoing a bathroom, and the floor is all over the place (three different heights).  The subfloor in the main walking area is 3-1/4 inches lower than it needs to be,&hellip;]]></description>
				
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		<title>Butt-board substitute for ceiling butt joints</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/butt-board-substitute-for-ceiling-butt-joints</link>
		<comments>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/butt-board-substitute-for-ceiling-butt-joints#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I'm intrigued by the butt-board method of making butt joints in drywall MUCH easier and faster to finish with better results than the old way. I think I may have&hellip;]]></description>
				
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		<title>Kitchen exhaust through roof in cold climate</title>
		<link>https://www.finehomebuilding.com/forum/kitchen-exhaust-through-roof-in-cold-climate</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 22:14:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am working on a kitchen remodel and installed a large exhaust fan, with 10" ducting.  I may add makeup air at a later date, since the fan goes up&hellip;]]></description>
				
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