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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
Directly compare three types of shingles against two types of metal roofing for pricing, speed, reliability,and durability. Learn the advantages and disadvantages for both applications. Also explore other factors such as how steep the roof is, and whether or not it is new construction or a tear off. Shingles vs Metal Roofing Know that there …
Use this simple lay out technique to accurately space the 1 1/2″ spindles on handrails on a deck. The building code states that a 4″ sphere cannot pass through at any point. A common mistake when installing spindles is to use a 2 x 4 block to gauge the space between the spindles at the …
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