After you have installed your floor joists the next step is installing the plywood decking that will be the base for your home’s floors.
Before you begin this part of your project it is important that you make sure your joists / rim joists are aligned so the home is square. Using a tape measure check the corners for square and double check the distances between the joists at 16 on center.
Decking comes in two …
Steel post and frame buildings are great when a regular shed is too small to meet your needs.
Many people that live in rural areas will use them for storing a variety of items and depending on what you are storing the need for a concrete slab and perimeter foundation may not be part of your plan.
Larger buildings can be used to home animals …
Whether you are hanging a picture or installing a light switch there are many times when you need to locate the studs that are in your finished walls.
Some people will suggest a tap and listen method to find where the stud is located but this is probably not a great idea. Since your wall may be made of paneling, drywall or plaster over lath depending on your untrained ear will leave you with a …
There are many times when building an addition, deck or other project requires the use of steel Joist or beam hangers but how do you know when to use them and what is the best way to install them.
Here we will look at a couple applications for steel and explain the proper install procedures.
When you are hanging a porch or deck off of the side of your home …
Here we will take a quick look at how steel beams can be used in commercial construction to extend the span between the outside walls of a building.
Commercial Construction is often very different then residential construction.
First many of the loads are different since the buildings are often taller and larger.
For the most part the safety aspects of construction are the same …
Sealing the house with Tyvek
Tyvek House Wrap is a pretty expensive product but because it comes in larger sizes it is many times easier to install then tar paper and will give your home a lasting base for keeping out the weather and wind.
To apply Tyvek you need to wrap the entire home. This is pretty easy to do if you follow a few simple suggestions.
Tyvek is very slippery so never rest the top of your ladder on the Tyvek that …
Framing is the process of building the supporting structure of a project whether it be a home or a deck or a shed.
To build your project correctly so roofs can support snow, walls can withstand wind loads and your floor system can support the extra weight of the whirlpool bath you installed it is important to choose the correct sized lumber when building. For this reason architects and engineers take special care when they are selecting the …
Most wear on your home will come from external elements. Wind, rain, snow, ice and uv rays from sunlight will all cause your home to break down over time. Unfortunately there is little you can do to stop its final demise but choosing the right products during construction will help extend the life of your home.
In about 1950 new building materials standards improved the quality of available lumber. Timber mills began to test, grade and size dimensional lumber …
Nail guns now come in as many varieties as manual hammers. In this HowTo we will cover how to select and use a framing nail gun.
There are 3 basic factors in your choice of a nail gun.
1) Will you use Full Round Head Nails or Clipped Head Nails
Round Head Nails have a higher holding capacity then clipped head nails. For this …
Framing refers to the process of building the structure of the house. Once the foundation is established carpenters begin to build the frame of the house with nominal sized 2x lumber and plywood material.
The methods used for building the frame of the house vary by region, the materials being used and builders experience. All builders will have a different way of getting the work done but the inspection process will make sure that general standards are adhered …