Make two measurements to mark the location of the first gable-end rafter. From the end of the board, measure the width of the soffit, and mark using the carpenter's square. Now measure again and add 1 and 1/2 inches to give you the placement of the outside face of the gable-end r...
When replacing roof decking, you first need to get rid of the old, rotten section. You may need to cut a little extra to expose enough of the trusses and make sure you get rid of all the rotten wood. Set the depth of your circular saw to the thickness of the roof decking. Cut awa...
To make up for my loss, I consoled myself with the knowledge that I’d need to build a new storage shed to house all my stuff. I’d accumulated a snow blower, lawn mower, generator and much more. It would be my second shed in 2 years. My new baby! In this post, I’ll walk...
The H-16 functions as a strap, wrapping entirely around the truss or rafter and under the wall top plates on both sides. This is an excellent option for trusses, where it may be difficult for other ties to reach the top chord. It features a pre-sloped seat for trusses with a 5/12 ...
16" spaced wooden wall stud and wooden roof rafter or wood roof joist framing Heating Equipment as Indicators of Building Age Indoor heating methods by historic periods or years: See AGE of HEATERS, BOILERS, FURNACES - describing the determination of age & properties of heating equipment, boilers...
If you want a wholly unique roof and have the money to make it happen, work with your contractor to design a rafter roof that meets your vision. Just be warned that this roof will be significantly pricier than one made with trusses. If your home is especially large, a custom rafter roof...
This article on shed roof safety will give you a few more ideas to make sure that you finish the job in even better shape than you started it!I have been asked:what is the biggest mistake that you could make when building your first shed roof?
Make two additional marks on your roof’s overhang and the end of your bump-out. Use this length to cut your rafters to size. Install the rafters. Nail the first rafter to the left side of your garage wall, installing it from the center mark to the overhang mark. Repeat this step on...
you need to use H-clips between the trusses on the horizontal seams. Snow and ice shield membrane may also be required along the lower portions of the roof. These little details can be anticipated if you spend some time reading the building code and chewing the fat with your experienced con...
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