Residential Construction

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2009-11-21 Decks - Lam Beam Construction:

Hello Steve, Hey I got a crazy question, Out of all the names I see here yours is the most frequent. Have we met on this site before? Just a poll I'm keeping up with, I don't mind answering any questions

2009-11-21 Decks - Beam Span?:

The additional depth--going to a 2x12--makes the beam a lot stiffer and a little stronger. The formula for what I'll call the "stiffness factor": width x depth cubed So each 5.5 x 11.25 is 7831

2009-11-21 Decks - Beam Span?:

Steve, It obviously depends on what loads are up there. Snow loads or lots of people would be your main concern. Floor loads built to code are sturdy enough for almost anything you can get inside a

2009-11-16 Decks - white pine posts splitting:

Brian, Yes, this shrinkage and checking is common with the softer conifers. You know the checking is caused from the outer surface drying out faster than the inner part of the post and normally goes

2009-11-15 Decks - Building my first treehouse (elevated deck)... as a father:

Hello Jeremy, Everything sounds ok to me except the bolting of the support frame to the posts. You can still bolt it, however try and incorporate a notch say of 1" into the posts for the two load supporting