Repair A Cracked Masonry Wall With Helical Reinforcing Rods

By Robert Robillard

Masonry Wall Repair Dear Concord Carpenter, I have to repair this cracked wall and have never done this before, so I’m asking for your guidance. I am looking for your comments & suggestions for an appropriate fix without completely rebuilding the stairs & retaining wall. How would you approach this repair? Would you excavate the crack…

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Foundation Sill Anchor Bolts

By Robert Robillard

Retrofitting Mud Sill Foundation Anchors Quick, easy and alternative solution for retrofitting or installing cast in place  mudsill anchors Dear Concord Carpenter, I am building a woodworking shop outbuilding in my yard and screwed up the spacings of my mudsill ½” anchor J-bolts. Several are misplaced, too shallow or angled to far and I also need…

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