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Expert: Paul S. Brown, AIA - 5/5/2006


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Hi Paul,
I'm also an expert on allexperts.com.  I'm a roofing contractor and my field is roofing advice.  Someone asked about how to tie in the ridge beam of a new roof into the the old roof.  That,s a framing question, not a roofing question.  But I found an answer for him.  As I was searching for a good resource online for a framing question, it occurred to me that someone on allexperts.com may already know about online resources for questions like that.

So the question is, do you recommend any particular websites that gives good, practical, homeowner-level instruction on how to build a house?

BTW, I referred that particular guy to this webpage...

http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/framing/frame_5.htm

Thanks!
Stan Skarbek

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Hi Stan; nice to 'e-meet' you.
Short answer:  No, I don't already have a favorite 'how to build a house' website that I send people to.
But, doing a quick search just now, I found this...
http://www.howstuffworks.com/house.htm
and this one;..
http://architecture.about.com/od/buildyourhous1/
and this one:...
http://www.buildyourownhouse.ca/basic/intro.htm
They all seem pretty helpful.
Thanks for asking; I will keep these handy from now on.
Best,
PB

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How to work with an Architect. What to expect for design fees. What services are normally included; what are not included? How do I find an Architect in my area? Why do I need an Architect? How to be clear about your space needs. Why time must be managed properly.

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24 years involvement in the practice of Architecture, including some teaching experience. Most of my work has been within the employment of various firms, but I have also done some small-scale projects on my own. Particular interests include Environmental Design, "Green" Design, and Appropriate Technologies. LEED (TM) Accredited Professional. I have some specific experience with Historic Preservation, Medical Facilities, Commercial Interiors, and Public School projects. Education: Bachelor of Environmental Design Degree (Architecture), 1978, Miami University in Ohio. I am registered to practice professionally in the states of Massachusetts and Maine.

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