I tend to think of designers as dealing with either wind or seismic design, yet the Southeast region contains everything that Mother Nature can throw at a building. This includes …
Preventing Roof Tiles from Becoming Wind-Borne Debris in High Wind Regions Read More
With scientists predicting a 99% chance of a 6.7 magnitude earthquake striking Southern California within the next 30 years, California weather forecasters may want to remind residents that the location which …
“Sunny With A Chance Of Earthquake” Read More
In last week’s post I made a reference to California’s golden sunshine. Californians may have to deal with wildfires, earthquakes, and wearing sunscreen year round, but we generally don’t have high wind …
Designing Steel Roof Deck Attachment for Combined Tension and Shear Read More
I often get asked about Simpson Strong-Tie R&D projects. Since I can’t always talk about what new products we are working on, I thought I’d give you a sneak peek into where the …
Simpson Strong-Tie Research: The Tye Gilb Lab Read More
Cabinet Handle Jig Cutting List KEY QTY. PART DIMENSIONS A 1 Face 3/4″ x 2-1/2″ x 12″ B 1 Cap 3/4″ x 2-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ C 1 Stop 3/4″ x …
How to Install Cabinet Handles and Knobs Read More
This method is ideal for cutting vinyl planks at the ends of rows while installing. However, it is not suitable for precise or irregular cuts. You will need fresh, clean …
4 Easy Ways to Cut Vinyl Plank Flooring Like a Pro Read More
Roof Repair and Maintenance Your roof is one of the most important lines of defense against the elements, yet many homeowners don’t think about it until a problem appears. Whether you’re dealing …
10 Roof Problems and What to Do About Them Read More
One of the world’s greatest unsolved mysteries of our time lies in a courtyard outside of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) headquarters in Langley, Virginia. It’s a sculpture called Kryptos, …
Decrypting Cold-Formed Steel Connection Design Read More
The roof framing you do depends on the type of roof you want to build. The focus of this article is on framing shed and gable roofs. On a typical shed roof, rafters attach on the …
Framing Shed and Gable Roofs Read More
Framing a floor is critical to good structural design. If you are building a structure with a pier and beam foundation, you must ensure the first floor is square and …
Framing a Floor Read More