By Matt Weber Build a Freestanding Cantilevered Deck Supported by Parallel Beams. Around Alabama, where EHT is headquartered, most decks are connected to the side
This article explains 10 common problems related to light frame or residential construction and the corrective steps to help you reduce callbacks and complaints while improving the quality of your light construction work.
There’s more to constructing a quality rough-framing corner than simply nailing three boards together. Here are a few techniques to help you build it smart and build it strong.
Framing A House When viewing a framed house before the wall coverings are installed, the building often seems complicated and to some, a daunting project.
Seattle, Wash. – Attractive paint colors, landscaping and decorative millwork can all make a home exterior more appealing. However, it’s what lies beneath the
Clean Craftsman Trim for Stain-grade Wood Windows By Larry Walton
A rotten sill plate is a common occurrence in old houses—and a big problem. The sill is the piece of wood closest to the ground,
By Matt Weber From cutting access to framing and installation. I recently built a nice, big deck at the rear of our project house, but
Frame a New Home or Addition for Energy Efficiency. Anyone contemplating an energy-efficient room addition or building their own home has likely given careful thought
Building with pre-manufactured panels makes it simpler to brace walls for high winds and earthquakes.
Applying the Cantilever Concept to Your Deck Designs
Two Ways to Differentiate Your Home— Timber frame for the Expert, Kit-built for the Novice
Vermont American provides this list of helpful terms that will aid in the selection of saw blades
Not just any nail will do … Using the right type of fastener will make a world of difference in treated-wood projects.
Forget string and batter boards. Use the deck’s bandboards—and a cantilever beam—for fast layout and framing.
Engineered wood products are a high-performance, consistent, reliable and environmentally responsible choice for everything from construction to home projects.
Ask any seasoned contractor where a deck is most likely to fail, and odds are they’ll point to the ledger board. If it’s not properly installed and protected from moisture, this critical connection point can quickly become the weak link in an otherwise solid structure. That’s where Trex® Seal™ Ledger Tape comes in—a moisture-blocking MVP […]
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