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Strengthen Your Roof with Trusses
Engineered roof truss systems even stand up to hurricanes.
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Tradeoffs in Roof Structures
Two options in roof framing affect space and cost.
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Green Homes—Advanced Framing Techniques
With the increased emphasis on saving the environment and costs, there is renewed interest in “advanced framing” construction techniques, which were proven effect...
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Installing a New Structural Support Beam
It’s time to start restoring the structure, marking an important moment in the house’s history.
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Installing Stud Lumber Partitioning for the Bathroom
Bob reviews plans for the kitchen remodeling and visits the second floor, where one of the bedrooms has been removed to accommodate his and her bathrooms. He help...
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Foundation Layout
The foundation has been hand-dug and the forms laid for the footings. Bob and contractor Bob Ryley discuss the layout of the greenhouse foundation and framing.
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Gable Addition Framing
Bob reviews the turret structure that's been added to the project house. Then Bob and contractor Bob Ryley and the rest of the workmen raise a gable wall in accor...
 
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