Discussion Forum
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Horizontal Sheathing Blocks
Hi All, Framed a 30' x 20' accessory building, wall studs 2x6 16" O.C. 10' ceiling, 4/12 standard truss. The inspector failed us because there was no blocking(2x4 required) behind the…
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Patio Roof & Hangers?
Hi All, I need to frame standard shed type roof for an open patio, 10' Span, 30' Wide. 1/12 roof pitch &rafter 24" O.C. Will attach to an existing building…
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Header Suggestions
Hi All, Please take a look at the attached .pdf. I need to add on a gable patio roof to the existing house. I am going to stick frame it,…
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Patio Roof Pitch
Hi All, I need to build a patio roof 14' deep(house wall to end of slab = 14') & 20' wide. Roof covering will be rolled roofing /tar. I was…
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2 x 6 Walls – Header Construction
Hi All, Mostly framed with 2 x 4 walls and headers were simple (2 -2x + 1/2" ply...done)but I have started doing 2 x 6 walls. My methods for making…
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Quote/Contract
Hi All, I am looking for some examples of quotes/contracts (used by a G/C) that show all of the details that would be included in the bid (i.e framing,plumbing, elec, etc). The total cost…
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Truss Installation
Hi All, I am currently framing a garage in AZ, we are using trusses with 3-12 pitch, Gable roof, 20' span and 30' run, 24" O/C, 2x6 walls (simple rectangle). All…
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Carpenter/Framer in AZ
Hi All, Looking for a Carpenter/Framer for some small jobs in Phoenix, AZ. Chris
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T11 Siding Install
Hi All, I have a job coming up where I am building a garage/workshop (Arizona). The siding needs to be T11 4' x 8' sheets to match the existing house. The…
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Routing Copper
Hi All, I'm bidding on a job where I will be working with 3' x 10' 12oz. copper sheets (~.020 thickness). I am trying to determine if this material can be cut…