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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Compare the Rough Openings vs Door Size
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 […]
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Driveway Bridge Spans Over Creek
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 […]
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Are Shingles Better than Metal Roofing?
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 […]
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How to Space 1 1/2″ Spindles on Deck Handrails for Codes
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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Building a Deck Over a Driveway
Building a deck over a driveway on a basement house with a garage door that is positioned beneath it presents some problems not associated with ordinary decks. The most obvious problem is spacing the posts far enough apart so you can drive between them. By spacing these posts further apart additional load is placed on them. […]
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Bracing the Posts on a Pole Barn
Brace the posts on a pole barn for wind resistance with steel cables, wall sheathing, or wooden X braces. This is necessary to keep the posts from swaying. Once bracing has been installed, the posts are locked into position. They need to be temporarily braced with two braces (one on each axis) to hold the […]
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Pole Barn Cost Calculator
Calculate the cost for pole barns and other post frame buildings according to the building’s width and length, the height, and wall criteria. The cost returned is based on concrete footings poured around the posts, steel clear span trusses, and 26 gauge painted metal for the roofing and siding. These values are based on actual […]
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Girders & Headers Building Codes with Span Tables
Span charts and 2012 IRC building codes for girders and headers. Includes span tables for all load bearing locations and the number of jack studs. These charts are for 30 pound per square foot snow load on the roof. All other data is available on page 121 of the 2012 International Residential Code. Girders are […]
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Running Metal Siding on Large Building
Learn how the pros efficiently run metal siding on a big pole barn with these easy DIY instructions. Follow the crew at Scott’s Framing as they run metal siding. Metal Sides on a Pole Barn This project involves 26 gauge painted steel rolled with 5 V’s. This is the exact same steel used on roofs. […]
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