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Steve Major (Owner - Major Design Group)

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer any questions regarding the design and execution of home improvement and remodeling. This includes trade-specific questions (how-to) in all major building trades: framing, foundations, site prep, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, interior finishing, trim & cabinetwork, exterior finishing, roofing, siding. PLEASE indicate your state or region, so I can provide the best possible answer.

Experience in the area

25 years experience in home improvement design and construction, all hands-on, including the construction of dozens of single-family homes and hundreds of remodeling projects in the northeastern US.

Publications

Author: "Architectural Woodwork - Details for Construction" published by Van Nostrand Reinhold (now Wiley).

Education/Credentials

BS -- Cornell University

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Gloria	04/18/12	10	10	10	Steve, Thank you so very much for .....
Teri	04/08/12	10	10	10	good thought!
Eddie	02/01/12	10	10	10	I've been under the weather the last .....
Susan	01/20/12	10	10	10
Bill	01/16/12	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Steve Major (Owner - Major Design Group)

2012-05-03 basement c/o:

Stair headroom codes exist for a number of reasons, not just egress. The only way to get away from the stair height issue, short of fixing it, is to make the stairs non-useable/non accessible. This probably

2012-04-22 log home construction:

Amy, You could cover the logs with siding by nailing vertical furring strips every 16", covering with a foam leveling board (a common siding product), then nailing the siding through the foam to the

2012-04-17 soffit and facia covering:

Gloria, I love those classic ranch designs with the vertical siding and wide roof overhangs. If your existing soffit is an adequate nailbase (wood or plywood), then vinyl soffit panels will work fine

2012-04-01 sagging windows:

Teri, Windows installed in log walls are prone to these types of problems. The log opening changes in size as the logs shrink and swell with the seasons. Log window and door openings are typically

2012-03-17 faux exterior windows:

Dr. Masters, Construct the wall with proper rough openings for windows of the type and size appropriate to your exterior design. I recommend that you use the same brand and grade of windows as the

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