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how to figure the length of a false gable ridge
How to Determine the length of a False Gable Ridge
	
                          Submitted by Ray Thornburg on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 10:14	      
 
              
    	
About Knob and Tube Wiring
	
About Knob and Tube Wiring
                          Submitted by Ray Thornburg on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 14:05	      
 
              
    	
How to measure a storm door
How to Measure a Storm Door
	
                          Submitted by Ray Thornburg on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 09:24	      
 
              
    	
What are the CSST gas line requirements?
A Discussion About CSST Gas Lines and its Requirements
How to convert roof pitch to degrees
How to Figure the Angle of a Roof in Degrees from the Pitch
Summerville-Charleston home inspector discusses truss bracing requirements
Bottom Chord Truss Bracing Requirements
	
Raising Shed Roof Rafters on a Beam
Raising a Shed Roof rafter on a Beam
                          Submitted by Ray Thornburg on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 16:31	      
 
              
    	
Charleston home inspector discusses general insulation requirements.
General Insulation Requirements
	
Charleston Area Home Inspector Discusses Stairway Requirements
General Stairway Safety Recommendations
Below is a discussion of the general requirements (paraphrased for readability) for stairways.
· Minimum 36” wide
                          Submitted by Ray Thornburg on Fri, 12/28/2012 - 20:06	      
 
              
    	
                    