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Building Wood Windows On The Job Site
Nothing says Fine Craftsmanship like a site built wood window. In this video see how my carpentry crew build 5 large windows from Oak, African Mahogany, & Poplar.
Design snapshot: Provincetown dune shack
Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a weathered retreat.
Mounting Deck Ledgers to Floor Trusses
You can't just bolt or screw a deck ledger to open web floor trusses. Follow either the fabricator's detail or one from the SBCA.
Mounting Deck Ledgers to Engineered Floor Systems
Use the Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide table when fastening to engineered rim boards.
Freestanding Decks Solve Ledger Attachment Challenges
Decks were not in the plans when many homes were built, so the framing was not designed to permit easy deck ledger attachment. Many homes framed with wood I-joists and…
The Professor’s House
A University of Oregon professor designed her family home to respect its steep, natural setting.
Model and Measure Part Three: Demystifying Hip Roof Framing by Measuring in SketchUp
Learn how to gather dimensions from the modeled parts and apply them for actual rafter pattern layout.
Perennial Wood™ Vs. Unmodified Wood: A time lapse
Watch Perennial Wood™ in action.
13 Door Design and Installation Tips
From interior doors to garage doors, here are 13 design and installation solutions to help you create the perfect entrance.
Timber Framing Fundamentals – A book review
A new collection of articles from the Timber Framers' Guild discusses subjects ranging from layout and engineering to joinery, raising and the enclosure of traditional timber frame houses.

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