David King Calculate the span for floor and ceiling joist with this free and simple online calculator. The resulting spans are less than the 2012 IRC codes but they are to our standards at Scott’s Framing. The spans for joists according to the code is far more than we find acceptable. We have engineered this calculator to provide … Read more
Calculate how many pieces of sheetrock it will take per room or per area. Enter the width and length in feet for an area result, or add the ceiling height for an automatic room estimation. Sheetrock Calculator Drywall is available in sizes ranging from 4′ x 8′ to 54″ x 12′. It does matter the … Read more
Calculate the size needed for a beam, girder, or header made from No. 2 pine or LVL. Covers any span and every load with pin point accuracy. Double check yourself with these span charts. Works with evenly distributed loads only. Easy to use form. Understanding Loads on Beams There are two different types of loads. … Read more
Use this roof decking calculator to easily determine the slopes for hips and valleys on all common pitches. Enter the length of one side and then either select a roof pitch or select custom rake and enter a value of your own. The length of the other side is automatically returned.
Calculate how much concrete it will take in both cubic yards and how many of any size bags. Both are returned when values for the length, width, and depth are entered. Concrete Yardage Calculator Enter the width, length, and depth in feet and inches, or simply inches. The number of cubic yards is automatically returned … Read more
Calculate the length of the main rafter, the length of the secondary rafter, the pitch of the secondary rafter, and the rise and run by entering the width of the roof, the pitch of the main roof, the thickness of the ridge, and the HAP for both rafters.
Use this calculator to easily multiply a number consisting of feet, inches, and a carpenter fraction by a factor that could be a decimal value. Multiplying a value represented by feet, inches and carpenter fractions involves reducing everything down to decimal inches. They are much easier too handle. In other words, 10′ 5 1/2″ would … Read more
Divide a number consisting of feet, inches, and carpenter fractions with this free and simple on-line calculator. Use the number boxes below to select how feet, inches, and the fraction for the dividend. Then use the divisor number box to select the divisor (this an be a decimal value). The quotient will be automatically generated … Read more
This ceiling joist span table is based on the 2012 IRC for uninhabitable attics with limited storage. It covers #2 common lumber species and sizes at 20 pounds per square foot load. Although 2 x 4’s are included in the official table, they are not listed because it is never advised to use them. 2 … Read more
Concrete Foundation Forms 2 x 4’s and 3/4″ forming plywood works best. The form will be lightweight and strong. If they will be reused, then use treated lumber. The 2 x 4’s should be No.2 kiln dried pine simply because it is cheap, easy to work with, and holds nails very well. The plywood needs … Read more