This ramp calculator is ideally suited for planning and building a wheelchair accessible handicap ramp. It includes 2012 IRC building code requirements. 2012 IRC for Ramps These building codes are based on section R311.8.1 on page 61 of the 2012 International Residential Code. Ramps must have a maximum slope of one inch per foot. There is an […]
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Cost to Shingle a Roof Calculator
Estimate how much it will cost to roof for your house using this safe DIY tool without having to climb on the roof. Works with a new roof, re-roof, shingles, or metal. Instructions for the Shingle Calculator Enter the approximate value for how many square feet the house has in the first number box. Select […]
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Plywood calculator | How many 4×8 sheets?
How many 4′ x 8′ sheets of plywood do I need? This calculator does not simply divide the total square footage by 32. It figures how many pieces long, then how many wide. Use the drop downs below to select a length in feet. Then do the same thing for the width. For more complicated […]
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What Pitch Will My Rafter be on?
Calculate the pitch of a rafter according to its rise and run. Use the drop downs to select a run, then select a rise and the pitch will be returned.
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Cement Calculator for Post Holes
How to Calculate Cement for Post Holes Use this post hole volume calculator to accurately figure the amount of concrete required for any sized post hole with or without any common sized post. Returns both cubic yards and how many bags. This free tool is designed as an aid for building fences, barns, post frame […]
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Use Hardie Plank for Soffit on New Cornice
Learn how to use Hardie Plank for soffit on new cornice with this free and easy guide. Follows manufacturer’s recommended installation procedures for both vented and solid panels. The advantages for using fiber cement panels on the exterior of a house include rot resistant insect resistant already primed great aesthetics durable Check the Framing The […]
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Feet and Inch Diagonal Calculator | Square it Up
Use this feet and inch diagonal calculator to easily find the diagonal between two sides of any rectangle. This makes squaring up any lay out a snap. How to Square up a Lay Out Establish two parallel lines for the the width Establish a starting point for the length on one of the lines Mark […]
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Fire Blocking | 2012 IRC Building Code | Instructions
Fire blocking in stud walls is required in wood framed buildings to stop drafts in the cavities between framing members. These spaces can create drafts that will allow fire to spread readily if not dealt with. In other words, these cavities can act like the flue on a fireplace and actually promote the rate in […]
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Window Sill Height Specs for 2012 IRC
Minimum sill height for windows according to the 2012 International Residential Code. This building code provides a safety factor for small children. Code for Window Sill Height Section R312.2.1 of the 2012 International Residential Code located on page 91 explains that the lowest part of the actual window opening shall be no less than two feet […]
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High Wall Low Wall Rafter Calculator
High Wall Low Wall Rafter Calculator Use this feet and inch rafter calculator in situations where one wall is taller than the other. Enter the width of the roof, the difference in wall heights, the roof pitch, and the thickness of the ridge and get the rise to the top of the ridge from the […]
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