Standard wood-frame construction requires a lot of nails. Here are the nailing requirements for most timber-frame construction, along with a few other items worth knowing. Construction DetailMinimum Length of NailMinimum Number or Maximum Spacing of Nails mmInches Floor joist or blocking perpendicular to sill plate or top…
Smoke alarms are a vital part of fire and life safety. Most contractors and electricians are fully aware of what the requirements may be, but on occasion, we receive calls from homeowners conducting minor renovations who just want to be sure they're doing the right…
A critical part of construction involves routing wires and pipes through a house or building. In some cases, this involves drilling holes through joists or studs to keep the wires/pipes out of the way of later drywalling activity. There is a limit, however, to what…
You’ve probably heard or read some story about the dangerous aftermath of carbon monoxide. The colourless, odourless result of combustion (burning) is remarkably toxic, and potentially fatal. One of the things we will check during a final inspection is whether necessary carbon monoxide detectors are…
As the province grows older and we all grow a bit more aware of the needs of others, its understandable that homeowners and business operators would want to make access easier through a wheelchair ramp. When it comes to building ramps, though, there's a lot…