L1-15D.23- Fire Stops

L1-15D.23- Fire Stops Older homes often have blocks of wood in the walls between the floor and ceiling. This stops the vertical movement of fire and hot...

L1-15D.22- Fire Stops

L1-15D.22- Fire Stops The horizontal double 2x4s on top of the vertical studs create firestopping in modern wall systems When covered with drywall, each wall cavity will be sealed and separate from the one next to...

L1-15D.19- Fishing Up from the Basement

L1-15D.19- Fishing Up from the Basement Drill up from the basement thru the subfloor Drill down from the first floor or attic Drop a pull line with a nail from above Push a still wire with a magnet from below to catch the...