A fresh air intake directly next to water pipes can cause a frozen water pipe. The fresh air is required for today's HVAC systems. By redirecting the make-up air inlet down to the floor, you can provide some pipe freezing protection.
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A good floor gun safe can weigh hundreds of pounds, which is why they are better then wall gun safes. Can your floor support these new biometric gun safes? Your floor should support gun safes, but proper placement for good weight distribution is required.
If you are installing rigid foam insulation, be sure know your frost depth. Foam insulation panels applied to your foundation can insulate your basement. But if the form insulation doesn't go deep enough, the home foam insulation won't keep out the cold.
Cold air return vents should be in every room. The air vents should be located at the top of an interior wall. The supply vents are located in the floor to complete the air flow cycle.
Wood beams can range from load bearing to decorative wood beams. Faux wood beams can be made to look like a variety of styles. But if the wood beams are to be load bearing, it is best to consult structural engineers to determine beam design.
Tim Carter describes wall sheathing technology of 2010 and sheathing materials used from the late 1800's to the present. Wall sheathing not only helps protect the house from weather, but adds structural strength.
Tim Carter describes the importance of a treated lumber sill plate in a wood-framed house. In addition, a layer of foam between the masonry foundation and the sill plate will help stop drafts into your house.
Tim Carter describes how stacked framing is the best structural way to construct a wood-framed house. Stacking the roof rafters directly over the wall studs, which are directly over the floor joists, from the top of the roof down to the foundation, will provide a strong house frame.
Tim Carter describes several ways to use diagonal bracing while constructing a wood-framed house. The bracing keeps the house square while it is under construction. The weight from other components or the affects of wind can cause problems without this bracing.
Tim Carter describes installing a concrete footer in this multi-part series. This video shows the poured footer with the keyway. The keyway helps keep the foundation wall from shifting.
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