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Rough framing carpentry for new construction and remodeling. How to frame walls, floors, roofs, decks, porches, window and door rough openings, and stairs. Framing with engineered lumber and solid nominal framing lumber.
Roof framing, window options, and a mechanical advantage add up to lower bills and a higher quality home
Tape layers should overlap shingle-style up the roof
It turns out, 5/8 plywood is about the best window insurance you can buy
Raised heel trusses and a sealed roof deck make a fast energy efficient roof system
Mark the trusses before you unbundle them