Construction Techniques Archives - Page 26 of 2487

Small 4-foot roof overhang without post and beam
April 23, 2023

Hello Everyone,I'm attempting to get a small overhang on the south side of a new addition for a client, but without posts and beam support. I've attached some graphics of…
Structural roof planking
April 22, 2023

In the past I have seen a structural lap board sheeting for floors or roof. It’s basically 3 1x6 glued in a staggered fashion, similar to the profile of carsiding,…
Building a Stronger and More Efficient Home: The Larsen Frame House by Hempbud
April 19, 2023

Hello! This is my first post, and I would like to share with you, the frame builders, my options for frames using John Larsen's technology. My name is Ilya Svetashov, I…
Attaching furring strips without piercing membrane!
April 15, 2023

Hello,I have a house with a rooftop where we intend to build a rooftop deck. The roof's parapets go up almost 5'. It is a "duplex" house, sandwiched between other…
Adding load bearing beam to exterior wall
April 9, 2023

I’ve done several beam and flitch plate installs over the years with great success. This one has me a little stumped since I don’t know the best approach. I hope…
Attic space to living space floor upgrade
April 7, 2023

I know this has been discussed before, but I was wondering about an alternative solution to the undersized floor joist issue. In my case they are 2x6 and 16" on…
Attic stud orientation question
March 30, 2023

I noticed the studs on the gable ends in the attic of our Mid-Century ranch are oriented perpendicular to those in the walls. Does anyone know why this was done?The…
Most cost effective method of framing a longish shed style roof
March 30, 2023

Trying to do as much homework as I can before handing it off to my architect. The more I have "figured out", the less he will charge. What I'm looking for…
Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling Span
March 25, 2023

Hoping to get some direction and how to complete my vaulted ceiling. I framing my home inside of a metal building so the ceiling wouldn't be supporting my roof. My…
Rim joists & ceiling joists for loft in workshop
March 25, 2023

HI, I have a 24x27 metal garage workshop where half of the building is framed inside with wood, so about 24x13.I need to add some structural support because the center…

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