Panelized wood roofs consist of structural wood panels attached to 2x4 or 2x6 dimension lumber sub-purlins or “stiffeners,” typically spaced 24 inches on center. The stiffeners are attached to ...

Traditional wood joists are usually 2×8 ... There are several types of rafters named for their location and function in the ...

The roof is partially framed and every ... Houses I built got wet routinely during the framing process and I never had an issue. Wood rot can and will start when the moisture content of the ...

After all, depending on the material -- shingle, tile, wood, metal or slate -- the cost ... square feet without having to strengthen the roof framing. Asphalt shingles that weigh 2.4 to 3.2 ...

Roof framing has undergone a quiet revolution over ... resource by utilizing smaller amounts of lumber and producing less wood waste. However, truss systems do come with some distinct disadvantages.

wood-shake roof. We have to believe you're ahead with the comp. A couple of tips: If you're into collecting tools, we suggest you consider investing in a compressor, a framing nailer and roofing ...

The price of roofs is going through the roof. Ditto the price of siding and framing materials ... year's building season and the military's need for wood for U.S. troops' camps in Iraq.

When it comes to roof framing, there are multiple wood options available to achieve the long spans necessary for an open floor plan. Truss roofs are strong, economical, and quick to install.

Photo by Joseph Koelbel Koelbel also stripped the mansard roof and put down grey hexagonal slate shingles ... “There are so many other wood-frame houses like this one in Brooklyn, but so many of them ...