David King Stair Railing Height The required railing height on stairs for decks, ramps, and interiors are the same. It depends on whether its handrails or guardrails that is in question concerning how tall they must be. Both are measured vertically from the end of the tread on the steps according to the 2012 International Residential Code … Read more
Prepare the Wood for Finishing Finishing wood begins with preparation. All wood should be clean, dry, and free from any protrusions such as nail heads. Any fasteners such as nails or trim screws need to be properly set and filled with wood putty. Use caution with wood filler. Use only small amounts and be sure … Read more
Shear Bracing a Wall Wooden stud walls have to be properly shear braced with structural construction panels in accordance with the local code such as the International Residential Code. The basic rule of thumb is to have a minimum of 4′ of 7/16″ OSB on each corner and no less than 25′ apart. The panels … Read more
Use this simple tool to accurately calculate how many degrees are in any roof pitch, stair stringer, or any other slope standard or metric. Enter the values for the roof pitch in inches per foot rise. Then select a fraction if there is any. For example: A 12/12 roof pitch would be selected as 12 … Read more
Roof Pitch Calculator Calculate roof pitches with this free and simple online tool. Enter the rise and run for the pitch, length, and angle of the rafter. A roof pitch that is based on a fixed rise and run and does not end up with a whole number is known as a bastard pitch. This … Read more
Calculate the length of lean to shed roof rafters for any common roof pitch when the top of the rafters stop into a wall. It includes the rise and works in feet and inches or metric values. How to Calculate a Lean to Rafter The run for a lean to shed rafter ending into a … Read more
The rough opening for a door is directly relational to its size. For prehung single doors, the formula is simple, just add 2″ for the width and 2 1/2″ for the height. Rough Openings for Doors The reason why the rough opening is 2″ wider than the door is because of the door jamb on … Read more
This bridge design is for driveways that must go over a creek. Its simple design features concrete foundations, steel girders, and a wooden floor. Planning for a driveway with a bridge over a creek Sometimes there is no option except for a driveway to have a bridge that spans over a creek. The first step … Read more