roof trussesbracingstrappingend restraintuplift restraintstructural adequacystructural stabilitySpecialising in surveys of domestic residential properties and, in particular, clients with large housing stocks such as local authorities, the author's company is finding an increasing number of defects in the ...
Well, it's certainly a truss bridge (notice the thick, tubular, "lenticular" trusses at the top). The vertical ties running from the top curve ("chord") of the trusses, through the bottom curve, down to the deck mean that the bridge does not push outward on its supporting towers, tho...
Water can damage the structure of your roof, increasing the chances of a leak or roof collapse. Before hurricane season starts, have your roof inspected. You may want to have truss tie-downs, also known as hurricane straps, installed to fortify your roof against high winds. You may also ...
8 Steps to Build a Lean-to Greenhouse? Step 1: Find a Plan and Modify It While browsing through different lean-to greenhouse plans she found online, my friend Trish noticed a big downside almost every lean-to greenhouse had — the narrow walkway that takes up half the inside space. She ...