Floor Joists, I-Joists, and Structural Openings Explained
Floors and openings are the quiet side of framing. When they are done well nobody notices them, and when they are done badly you hear it every time you walk ... Read MoreRead More
Floors and openings are the quiet side of framing. When they are done well nobody notices them, and when they are done badly you hear it every time you walk ... Read MoreRead More
A garage looks like the simplest building on the property, but it asks a lot from the frame. It has wide door openings, long wall runs, vehicle loads and, in ... Read MoreRead More
The roof is the part of a house that has to work hardest, and it is also the part most visible from the street. Whether a roof is built with ... Read MoreRead More
Infill lots are a different kind of framing job. There is an established street, neighbouring homes only a few feet away, and very little room to store lumber or swing ... Read MoreRead More
Framing is the stage where a set of drawings becomes a building you can walk through. Every other trade, from windows and siding to heating and gas, works off the ... Read MoreRead More