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March 12, 2024 Updated: March 25, 2024 How to Calculate Hip, Valley, and Jack Rafter Lengths A construction calculator makes quick work of complicated hip and valley roof framing Framing Details in 4D
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January 11, 2024 4 Ways to Sharpen a Carpenter's Pencil Why square pencils are better than round ones, and a handful of trick-sharpening methods from a master carpenter Framing YouTube video
November 16, 2023 Decking a Roof with Hurricanes in the Forecast (1 of 4) Snap a line and stick to it Framing Video video
October 30, 2023 Updated: October 31, 2023 Lifting Huge Heavy Walls with a Forklift When lifting big walls, do the math and get forklift and rigging certified Framing YouTube
October 23, 2023 Understanding Floor Joist Span Limits The nuts and bolts of floor joist load, deflection, shear, and compression considerations Design Framing YouTube
October 16, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2024 Installing Common Rafters For a Gable Roof How do you know where to set the ridge so the rafters will fit? Framing Details in 4D detail
October 10, 2023 Updated: October 16, 2023 Wall Framing Order of Operations Frame the two long walls first and the shorter How to Lay Out A Basic Wall walls second Framing Details in 4D
