Wood beams can range from load bearing to decorative wood beams. Faux wood beams can be made to look like a variety of styles. But if the wood beams are to be load bearing, it is best to consult structural engineers to determine beam design.
In this issue, a hobby to share with my son, new videos on house construction, saving money on your heating bills, the results of the roofing checklist survey and the roofing checklist sale, paperless storing of important home information and all those new videos.
Engraved brick pavers are nothing new. Engraved bricks have been around for hundreds of years. Today, there are laser engraved bricks that can create personalized bricks with almost anything etched on the brick.
Tim Carter describes wall sheathing technology of 2010 and sheathing materials used from the late 1800's to the present. Wall sheathing not only helps protect the house from weather, but adds structural strength.
Tim Carter describes the importance of a treated lumber sill plate in a wood-framed house. In addition, a layer of foam between the masonry foundation and the sill plate will help stop drafts into your house.
Tim Carter describes how stacked framing is the best structural way to construct a wood-framed house. Stacking the roof rafters directly over the wall studs, which are directly over the floor joists, from the top of the roof down to the foundation, will provide a strong house frame.
Tim Carter describes several ways to use diagonal bracing while constructing a wood-framed house. The bracing keeps the house square while it is under construction. The weight from other components or the affects of wind can cause problems without this bracing.
Tim Carter shows a precast concrete deck pier before and after installation. He compares pros and cons of all styles.
Tim Carter describes installing a concrete footer in this multi-part series. This video shows the poured footer with the keyway. The keyway helps keep the foundation wall from shifting.
Tim Carter describes installing a concrete footer in this multi-part series. The concrete for the foundation footer gets poured into the footer formers in this video.
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