Framing Four types of floor joist spacing, why? Joists are generally spaced 16 inches (406 mm) OC in conventional framing. They may be spaced 12, 16, 19.2, or August 17, 2025
Framing StepbyStep: Installing Framing Members around a Floor Opening Large openings in floors should be framed before floor joists are installed. This is because room is needed for end-nailing. August 17, 2025August 17, 2025
Colors Electrical Understand Electricity Using Water Analogy Voltage in an electrical circuit is like pressure in a water system. To say that voltage flows through a circuit August 4, 2025August 4, 2025
Wall Right or Wrong? The bevel angle on the corner boards The bevel angle on the corner boards should be oriented the correct way, thereby allowing water to run down the August 3, 2025August 3, 2025
Roof Right or Wrong? Perforated knockouts through Wood I-joists Wood I-joists have perforated knockouts for plumbing pipes or electrical wiring, or another option is to attach the pipes to July 22, 2025July 25, 2025
Flooring Components of residential deck This is an excellent diagram illustrating the terminology and components of a typical residential deck. It shows an exploded view, July 21, 2025July 25, 2025
Flooring Framing A floor frame of platform construction In the usual order of installation, the floor frame consists of girders or beams, posts or columns, sill plates or July 20, 2025July 25, 2025
Plan A shed plan Thinking about adding a shed to your backyard this summer? A great plan is the key to success, and this July 20, 2025July 25, 2025
Tools How to choose a right nail gun Choosing the right nail gun doesn’t have to be complicated! Think of it like picking the right paintbrush for a July 20, 2025July 25, 2025
Framing Types of Wooden Frame Construction There are several methods of framing a building. Some types are used less often today but still exist, so knowledge July 17, 2025July 25, 2025
Framing Wood 6 ways to install wood post/posts It’s a practical guide for ensuring the structural integrity and longevity of wood post installations in framed structures Several critical July 15, 2025July 25, 2025
Tools How to custom built a Sawhorse on the job Sawhorses are used on practically every construction job. They support material that is being laid out or cut to size. July 15, 2025July 25, 2025
Decor Flooring 10 Common Mistakes Installing Vinyl Plank Flooring This video outlines the most common installation pitfalls and how to avoid them. Here are the key takeaways: 🛠️ Common July 14, 2025July 25, 2025
Foundation Commonly used foundation styles The foundation plan is drawn at the same scale as the floor plan. It is a view from above of July 13, 2025July 25, 2025
Material Wood Common wood defects A defect in lumber is any fault that detracts from its appearance, function, or strength. One type of defect is July 12, 2025July 25, 2025
Decor Popular Types of Flooring The right flooring should match your desired look and durability needs, without costing you an arm and a leg. Wood July 12, 2025July 25, 2025
Framing Wall Basic Wall Framing Terminology Overall Purpose: This comprehensive diagram serves as an excellent resource for understanding the foundational terminology and construction methods used in July 11, 2025July 25, 2025
Windows Popular window types Types of Windows: The Eyes of a Building Windows are more than just transparent openings in a wall; they’re the July 11, 2025July 25, 2025
Material Wood Common species of Hardwood/Softwood and their characteristics Woods are classified as either hardwood or softwood. There are different methods of classifying these woods. The most common method July 11, 2025July 25, 2025
Wall six different types of wood siding or cladding profiles 1. Feather edge:* Description: This is a classic overlapping siding where each board is tapered in cross-section, thinner at one July 10, 2025July 25, 2025