Roof joist

Find out how to cut a Birdsmouth joint and how to fix roofing rafters and joists in traditional roofing methods

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Find out how to cut a Birdsmouth joint and how to fix roofing rafters and joists in traditional roofing methods

Blocking or boundary member? In my experience traveling across the country observing wood-framed construction, it was apparent that east of the Rocky Mountains, structural wood members in-line with supporting walls between roof framing cease to be installed. Some may call these wood members blocking and deem them as optional. And often in a humid environment, … Continue reading "Why a Structural Boundary Member Between a Truss/Rafter is Not Optional"

Designing and building a roof for a shed, porch, cabin, garage, or home can be a daunting task. You have to consider live, dead, wind, and snow loads, select the correct species, grade, and dimension

Most Important Part of a Roof - RJK Construction Co.

Beams and joists are equally important elements of any roof, but what's the difference between a beam and a joist? Our guide will explain it for you.

This month the team at Detail Library have published a great new set of flat roof details! This detail set demonstrates a variety of flat roof and pitched

Engineered rafters are lighter, straighter, and often have more room for insulation than dimensional lumber.

This useful and informative construction video shows how geometry used in construction especially in roof framing calculation efficiently.