May 5, 2022 · For typical linen closet stuff (towels, sheets, etc.) a 1x2 (1-1/2" dimension vertical) under the front edge for the 4' wide spans, and a 1x3 (vertical) or 2x3 (flat) for the 7' span, should be sufficient.

Mar 13, 2016 · Will be strapping out my basement for drywall and just wondering what size nail I should use to secure 1x3 strapping to floor joist.

May 12, 2025 · A 1x3 strap is sufficient every 8', I would guess 1x furring every 12" would be realistic to accomplish similar. Drywall would not be similar, you could argue the gypsum is ok in compression …

Jun 10, 2020 · The 1x3.5 and 5.5 are 11/16 thick and add that to the 3/16 hardboard you get 7/8". 7/8"-the 1/2" thick colonial door trim and you get 3/8" sticking out. I can see that is probably not going to …

Nov 14, 2008 · I used 1x3 every 16 inches to join the 2x3 to 2x2 and between the 2x2's at the bottom. One of my soffits is 32 inches wide so I used another 2x2 in the middle to keep all the 1x3's flush …

Oct 18, 2024 · My garage was built in the 50s and had exposed rafter tails. In the 70s, they asdded a 1x3 subfascia board andaluminum cladding. I've taken off that cladding and installed a 2x subfascia …

Nov 27, 2020 · Planning on getting our exterior porch ceiling ready for beadboard. I’ll be using 1x3 pine strapping to span the joists (as is common here in New England) I’m unsure whether ring shank nails …

Aug 6, 2021 · Hi all! I am currently updating the house. Just got the new flooring done. Replacing the doors soon. Then I get to play around with molding which will be great to update and get away from …

Mar 2, 2025 · @kah5683 , can you cut a 1x3 as wide as the cabinet door, place it across side to side, and screw it to the edges, and screw the mechanism to the 1x3? You may need as many pieces of …

Aug 22, 2023 · Hello All! Several years ago, the roofing company who replaced my roof with a complete tear-off installed the drip edge tight against the fascia. Water was getting behind the gutters and onto …