Initially, I was going to add joists to the back 3'-4' of the shed for loft storage above the upper wall plate. This would also help tie the walls in. We ended up decided against that so I gusseted the rafters. Step 23: Fitting and Installing the Cupola 6 More Images The Cupola w...
The white painted ceiling joists, tongue and groove ceiling, along with amenities such as the stone fireplace and TV, make this a most welcoming screen porch design. Wide-plank flooring, aluminum balusters, and sconce lighting are just a few of the construction details you might want to consid...
It took me two days and four sets of blades on the planner to get all the boards smooth. I used some of these boards rough, in the rafters, where the boards would not be touched and they gave a nice rustic look. I could have just bought boards but I think it was worth the ...
7-12-03 We have a nest with four baby birds in the rafters on the third floor. They look like they will be leaving the nest soon. I told them if they don't get out pretty soon, I am going to start charging them rent. One of them told me that their names are Big, Tweety, by...
Powderpost Beetle Powderpost beetles prefer living in moist tree limbs, dead wood, and branches. They get into homes through infested joists, paneling, rafters, flooring, and finished wood products. Prairie Chicken They inflate their orange neck patches during their mating displays Prairie Dog Prairi...
You may want to stick frame your roof, cutting and installing rafters and ceiling joists yourself (especially if you want a usable attic space). Prefab trusses, however, are engineered with lighter, smaller lumber for maximum strength. There are some trusses for attics with high-pitched roofs...
The only right way to install anything on the walls is vertically or parallel with studs, joists, or rafters if framed conventionally. Not Helpful 9 Helpful 7 See more answers Ask a Question Submit Video Tips Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being ...
he specified that I needed to use 2x6s for the floor and roof joists. I needed to use joist hangers for the floor and hurricane clips for the rafters (noticing the confused look on my face, he kindly explained what these things were and where I could get them). After reviewing my plan...
chosen for looks. While I could have used full 8-foot rafters, they would have overhung quite a bit and just looked top-heavy. Each rafter was notched on a band saw to fit the slight angle where it joined the beams, and they were all screwed in place from the underside of the ...
Fink trusses are the most basic, consisting of a basic rafter, joists and jack supports. You can get these manufactured off-site or you can construct them yourself. You can also have them constructed with "room in attic" cut-aways to allow for livable space among the rafters. Scissored tru...