OK . . . hope this doesn't sound weird. My questions is: in a new, well-constructed home can a 12-year-old boy (120 lbs), break the floorboards by running up the steps? I don't know where to find the answer to this question which was a major point of arguments with ex-bf & I while we lived together.
It's tough to answer your quesxtion without all the information of the circumstances but yes, it is possible. The grain in the wood of the tread could have had a small "check" or hairline fracture in it that happened to split fruther at just the wrong time.
…fitted in place, place a piece of floorboard between the trim and the wall to make… …snap line. Measure the width of the floorboard and add 3 inches to allow room for the… …enough to cover the inside edge of the floorboard. In this particular case, a bowed…
…drill pilot holes into the face of the floorboard. Drill the holes a half an inch away… …Drill pilot holes into the face of the floorboard. Step 4: Drive nails into the pilot… …to nails, use screws to refasten the floorboard to the sub-flooring Drill a pilot…
Here are some basic things to remember when building your own deck. Attach the joist hangers 16 inches apart on center to the side rails. Assemble all floor joists and side rails before nailing. Then, nail all at once, using galvanizd nails. Overhang the first floor board by half an inch using galvanized finish nails. If you have an enclosed deck or a screened porch you can use tongue and groove flooring.
Bob meets Larry Landers, who is working on the access to the old bulkhead, a trapdoor, essentially. The trapdoor is kept in place in order to access the basement from the outside of the house. Sheet lead flashing and an ice and water barrier are used to waterproof the trapdoor. To give the door stability they use four pressure treated cleaters. They use two inch galvanized screws to secure the plywood sub-floor/door to the cleats. They use stainless steal nails to secure the decking to the plywood.
Thank so very much for your prompt and helpful reply. I thought I remembered Norm Abrams showing this technique. I subscribe to TOH so was able to review the Milton restoration and post a question there regarding the type of rope used and treatment etc. Thanks again!
