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  • New Home Framing Construction Questions

    I have a couple of questions regarding new build. Our house is using EXCEL Sheathing whereas all the other builds have been using OSB. Is EXCEL sheathing better than OSB ? I know the R rating is higher. Also we noticed that we have metal cross braces and haven't seen those on the other homes. Is tha...

    • gostinger
    • May 11th, 2021 4:44 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Floating wall with steel stud framing

    Looking to put up some walls in the basement. Steel studs are much cheaper than buying wood 2x4s. Considering I may use steel, how do a construct a floating wall with this in mind? I'll assume I'm still using a wood 2x4 plate (with sill gasket) on the concrete. How do I secure the steel track to to ...

    • iamkalive
    • Mar 16th, 2021 2:08 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Picture Framing Supplies

    So I'm delving into the world of picture framing. I have no issues building the frames and assembly of everything, what I'm having an issue finding is where to source good glass/acrylic and matting in Canada. Does anyone know a place to get these ...

  • Framing basement ceiling

    I'm planning out my basement for finishing into a rec room. It will be a complete open space, mainly for just hanging out. How would I frame over the AC line as seen in the attached picture. The ceiling has I-joints and the AC line is running under the joists. I don't want to lose too much height. W...

    • kobe360
    • Feb 20th, 2021 10:26 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Basement Framing & Insulation Question

    Hey all, We're going to be finishing our basement in Ajax. What is the proper way to insulate and frame the walls? Our basement has R12 insulation as seen in the image below. Our contractor says we should leave what is there now and frame in front of it. We have no current issues with moisture or wa...

    • iTomHD
    • Dec 9th, 2020 10:55 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Does framing in basement reno require fire blocking?

    Do anyone know if fire block is required when we are framing our basement in Ontario? Is this required by the code? I found this is required at other places. Install fire blocking material whenever there is a gap between top plate and rim joist, or ...

    • JeffHill
    • Dec 3rd, 2020 5:01 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • [Home Depot] Diablo 7 1/4-inch 24-Tooth Framing Saw Blade (2-Pack) for $14.98

    The flyer for early Black Friday sale at Home Depot had many interesting sales. The 7 1/4” (24-tooth framing) circular saw blade in 2 pack for $14.98 looks like a deal that is hard to beat to me. Time to swap out worn out circular saw blade with these:https://www.homedepot.ca/product/1000671178

    • cchenzz
    • Nov 12th, 2020 1:37 am
    • Forum: Expired Hot Deals

  • [Home Hardware] Framing Square ($10.97), Plastic Speed Square ($2.97)

    Framing square - $10.97https://www.homehardware.ca/en/16-x-24-aluminum-rafter-square/p/1070192Speed Square - $2.97. At this price, worth picking up for a spare if you already own one.https://www.homehardware.ca/en/7-polycast-rafter-square/p/1070110

    • brghunter
    • Sep 17th, 2020 1:26 pm
    • Forum: Expired Hot Deals

  • Garage entry door framing

    I need a Garage entry from inside the home, so I opened up the drywall to see what I am working with before I call a contractor and permits. There is a 2x10 beam that is perpendicular to the studs, which I am assuming is structural. Would anyone know what this is for? For reference, I have a 2 story...

    • stephan001
    • Aug 1st, 2020 12:56 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • What type of roof framing does this house have?

    Can someone identify what type of roof framing that is in this house? I would like to understand what type of framing with the limited pictures that I have and can't figure out if it is rafters or trusses (or which type of truss). House is built ...

    • steph3n
    • May 8th, 2020 3:18 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Estwing E3-22SM 22-Ounce Framing Hammer, Milled Face $24.99

    https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61qz%2BTj2G9L._AC_SL1164_.jpg Estwing E3-22SM 22-Ounce Framing Hammer, Milled Face https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0000224V9 https://www.lowes.ca/product/hammers/estwing-22-oz-framing-hammer-90516 Price Match https://www.rona.ca/en/estwing-carpenter-hammer-solid-steel-22-oz-e3-22sm-0109007 ...

    • 2Riskit
    • Apr 22nd, 2020 1:36 pm
    • Forum: Expired Hot Deals

  • New composite deck: Framing and Pillar options

    ... I want to do composite for lower maintenance. So far, I am leaning towards getting Trex Transcend or Select, but I have some concerns about the framing options. It looks like most composite decks use PT wood for the frame. While I am ok with the frame and joists being in PT as they will be covered, ...

    • dyatsin
    • Mar 11th, 2020 2:35 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • Basement framing

    Starting our basement renovation, don't worry it's will be all legit with proper permits. The house already has full bat insulation with vapour barrier on all exterior walls. When speaking to various contractors all are saying they will frame on top of the insulation and we'll lose 1" on all ex...

    • JonSnow
    • Mar 5th, 2020 10:08 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • [Home Depot] Freud Diablo 7.25-inch Framing Blade $7.48, In-store or online

    Decent deal for Freud Diablo saw blade! https://www.homedepot.ca/product/freud-diablo-7-25-inch-framing-blade/1000670229

    • bennyxyz
    • Nov 20th, 2019 8:51 pm
    • Forum: Expired Hot Deals

  • [Pontmasson] Pontmasson dewalt 7 1/4 framing blade 6.97

    Pontmasson has some nice deals on some milwaukee power tools too but I was in the market for 7" 1/4 circular saw blade. Reno depot has the same dewalt for 17.00 so it was easy peasy to bring in the flyer for the PM with no questions. The blades do not look exactly but the numbers DW3578 match a...

  • Framing Nails selection question

    I am finally starting the framing in my basement, and I have a 34 degree clipped head framing nailer at my use. I am totally confused when it comes to framing nails length and angle selection. I also found 34 degree nails are not as common ...

    • resan
    • Sep 3rd, 2019 12:46 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

  • [Home Depot] $3.88 Avanti 7-1/4 x 24 Tooth Framing Blade

    Pretty cheap for a throw away blade

  • Micheals canada custom framing coupons

    Hi everyone, michaels canada currently has 50% off custom framing. Does anyone know how often 50% happens throughout the year? Has anyone ever seen higher like 60%? Thanks!

    • Adchaves
    • Jun 25th, 2019 1:13 pm
    • Forum: Shopping Discussion

  • [FS] BNIB $200 Mastercraft 34-Degree Framing Nailer, 3-1/2-in and 2,000 nails

    $200 brand new, never used pick up in georgetown bought it for a project and never used it approx $360 Retail Mastercraft 34-Degree Framing Nailer, 3-1/2-in Regular Price: $319.99 https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-34-degree-framing-nailer-3-1-2-in-0589819p.html Mastercraft Framing ...

    • fortunat
    • May 11th, 2019 10:41 am
    • Forum: BST: Everything Else

  • Framing a basement - screws or nails

    I am about to start the framing on my basement, and just wondered if I can use screws instead of nails. and if so, what kind of screws do I need? My father in law is happy to frame his basement with deck screws, but unlike him, I am getting ...

    • EndeavourX
    • May 6th, 2019 3:11 pm
    • Forum: Home & Garden

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