DIY Shed AsktheBuilder How to Check for Cupped Lumber

http://www.AsktheBuilder.com founder, Tim Carter, demonstrates how to use the straight edge of a framing square to check to see if a wide piece of lumber is cupped. Cupped lumber is when there's a hollow spot on one side and a hump on the other side. You don't want a cupped piece of lumber as the outer band board of a floor joist system because it makes it harder to square things up. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and to PURCHASE the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED PLANNING: http://www.askthebuilder.com/how-to-plan-a-shed/ SHEDS for STORAGE: http://www.askthebuilder.com/storage-sheds/ GARDEN SHEDS: http://www.askthebuilder.com/garden-sheds/ SHED RAMPS: http://www.askthebuilder.com/shed-ramps/ PURCHASE ACTUAL SHED PLANS: http://shop.askthebuilder.com/deluxe-two-story-shed-plans/