Category: Building Tips
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Stick-Built or Truss-Built Roofs?
There is more than one way to frame a roof, but which is better? Both have their strengths and drawbacks, and some jobs may even incorporate both methods to construct a roof. Here’s a breakdown of the options.
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Why is a 2×4 not a 2×4?
Ever wondered why a 2×4 isn’t actually two inches thick and four inches wide? A 2×4 should be called a 1½ x 3½, but that doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue! The route to the current dimensions of the 2×4 is circuitous so there’s not one single reason for the difference, but a number of factors that culminated over time.
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What is Dimensional Framing Lumber?
Dimensional lumber is wood fiber that is cut to a specific size (thickness/width/length) based on pre-defined, standardized sizes.
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