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construction master angle wrong?
Hello all, Let's say for fun, I wanted to measure, mark, and layout diagonal bracing and/or bridging with nothing but tape measure, speed square, and construction master calculator. The angle…
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what is head cut for this shed rafer?
Hello all Maybe I'm having a brain fart here, but is there a way to mathematically find the head cut for a shed rafter that ties into an existing pitched…
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construction movies
Hello all, Long time reader of the threads, second time writer. (sound like the opening of the Mr. Obvious show on Bob and Tom) I love this place for finding…
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building traditions/ nail tree to ridge
Has anyone here ever heard of or do they know about an old german tradition of nailing a little "charlie brown" pine tree to the ridge when framing a roof. I…
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Does heel height determine ridge height?
1058.1 Dear "superframers", I know that you guys can carry more studs than 5-ton flatbed, rough in a house faster than a van full of Amish and walk 2x4 plates better…
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? A different way to attach rafters?
Lets pretend that I am building a 24’ x 24’ building, and I put my ceiling/floor joist on top of my first story walls. Lets pretend next that I sheet…
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lally colum installation
Hello all, thanks in advance for reading, and any advice provided. My question is whether or not I can set my lally column atop my concrete floor in the bsmt.…
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drip edge VS. gutter apron
Hello all, and a thank you to everyone in who contributes their experience and know how for us who need it. I am currently getting ready to roof a gazebo. I…