Category: Framing
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How To – Installing Plywood Decking Over Floor Joists
After you have installed your floor joists the next step is installing the plywood decking that will be the base for your home’s floors. Before you begin this part of your project it is important that you make sure your joists / rim joists are aligned so the home is square. Using a tape measure…
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How To – Caisson Foundations For Steel Buildings Without Concrete Pad Floors
Steel post and frame buildings are great when a regular shed is too small to meet your needs. Many people that live in rural areas will use them for storing a variety of items and depending on what you are storing the need for a concrete slab and perimeter foundation may not be part of…
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How To – Finding Wall Studs Behind Drywall
Whether you are hanging a picture or installing a light switch there are many times when you need to locate the studs that are in your finished walls. Some people will suggest a tap and listen method to find where the stud is located but this is probably not a great idea. Since your wall…
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How To – Steel Joist And Beam Hangers
There are many times when building an addition, deck or other project requires the use of steel Joist or beam hangers but how do you know when to use them and what is the best way to install them. Here we will look at a couple applications for steel and explain the proper install procedures.…
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Steel Beams in Commercial Construction
Here we will take a quick look at how steel beams can be used in commercial construction to extend the span between the outside walls of a building. Commercial Construction is often very different then residential construction. First many of the loads are different since the buildings are often taller and larger. For the most…