VIDEO I have never been a fan of cripples on top of the header.

14. 551.71(F) GFCI Protection for Receptacles (Recreational Vehicle Parks)

After the 2016 floods we required a temporary power pole. The city inspector failed the pole for not having GFCI on both the 30 amp and 50 amp circuits. We were using the 30 amp and 50 amp for RVs and Campers that were already protected.

By Murray Wennerlund published 7-18-2023 updated 7-18-2023
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Where should your Smoke alarms be installed?

A very common question that is very easy to answer and should have been answered in your design phase of your home.

By Murray Wennerlund published 2-8-2023 updated 3-16-2023
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Building your homes thermal envelope as defined in IRC codes and by the Department of Energy.

With more people building homes more energy efficient we have to expand our reading to be able to correctly design homes that provide the best overall energy saving experience. Heating, Cooling and Moisture control will be our main focus in this article.

By Murray Wennerlund published 1-24-2023 updated 3-16-2023
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VIDEO: I have never been a fan of cripples on top of the header.

When I design a wall I always look at how the wall transfers the weight from above then I look at the openings and how I can make them easier to work with when choosing windows and doors. If you know the width, you know header so place it under top plate

By Murray Wennerlund published 1-18-2023 updated 3-17-2023
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VIDEO: How far up your rear would your carpenter Grandfather put his boot!

When your worker is new and you are just not ready to let them go until you try a little training. I used to get the boot up the rear threat which meant to look, focus, learn how to do it like the carpenter would do it.

By Murray Wennerlund published 1-16-2023 updated 3-17-2023
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VIDEO: Old work rework electrical box hole cutting and sizing.

Hole saws are not always a one size fits all old-work boxes. Before you go drilling 6in holes make sure you do not need a 6 3/8in. Make the holes perfect so you do not use a tube of caulk to seal the gaps.

By Murray Wennerlund published 1-16-2023 updated 3-17-2023
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R806.5 Unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies when thermal envelope rafter cavities are small.

When you are working with unvented or have a sealed roof design their are a few set rules in the IRC 2015 that need to be reviewed. After your code is covered we monitor our actual heat and humidity levels to prevent roof shingle and deck damage.

By Murray Wennerlund published 1-15-2023 updated 1-15-2023
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What is a labor broker and how do they work?

Labor brokers in most cases are individuals that have any number of laborers available to them to start or jump into a project.

By Murray Wennerlund published 9-29-2022 updated 9-29-2022
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How to calculate your Wind, Snow, Tornado and Seismic risk assessment and apply that information to your build

Many times your fastener schedule isnt complete or may actually be missing from your design prints. Its up to the homeowner to make sure every fastener used in your build is what the industry calls for and meets or exceeds code requirements.

By Murray Wennerlund published 9-26-2022 updated 9-26-2022
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How do I share my disaster recovery project repairs?

You must become a member of TruckAndTools.Com, make a post sharing what needs to be repaired then add to your post as you complete your repairs the how, who, what, when and where of it all.

By Murray Wennerlund published 9-10-2022 updated 9-10-2022
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