Q: I have a redwood patio overhang about 16 by 16 feet. The 2-by-8 rafters are attached to the roof of my house and extend to where they rest on a beam held up by three posts. I needed to replace the ...

This app will calculate both normal and unit calculations for a variety of construction projects, including rafters, columns, concrete, stairs, drywall, painting, decking, roof systems, and flooring.

I’ve got one last project before winter sets in. I want to build a small shed, but I’m not sure how to frame the standard gable roof. I can handle placing the framing square to make the plumb and heel ...

Q: I want to build a small shed, but I’m not sure how to frame the standard gable roof. A: To frame a gable roof, all you need is a framing square that has crisp dimension markings on it as well as ...