How to Install a Face Mount Joist Hanger
Installing a joist hanger is a crucial part of any construction project. Joist hangers provide strong, reliable support for connecting joists to beams or ledgers, ensuring the structural integrity of...
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How to Install a Face Mount Joist Hanger
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DIY: How To Make an Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table
What is the centerpiece of any main indoor or outdoor living area? The table, of course! Unfortunately, tables are so dang expensive these days! A well-made dining table or outdoor...
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DIY: How to Build a Pergola
A pergola is a timeless and elegant addition to any outdoor space, offering shade, style, and a touch of sophistication to gardens, patios, and backyard retreats.
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How to Properly Paint Bare Metal Brackets
Do you need a unique color for your brackets but you're not sure how to properly paint our brackets? Read this article to learn how to properly paint bare metal.
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What is a Joist Hanger Bracket?
A joist hanger bracket is a crucial component in construction, designed to provide structural support by securing joists to beams, walls, or other framing members. These metal brackets are engineered...
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Comparing Wet Set and Dry Set Brackets
In the construction and industrial sectors, selecting the right bracket installation method is crucial for ensuring stability, durability, and efficiency. Two common approaches for setting brackets are wet set and dry...
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How to Find the Pitch of a Truss
Trusses are a key component in many structural frameworks, particularly in roofing. One of the most important aspects of a truss design is its pitch, which determines the steepness of the...
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How to Make a Gable Truss
A gable truss is a popular structural element in roof construction, offering strength, aesthetic appeal, and efficient load distribution. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a professional looking to refresh...
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Comparing Ground Set vs. Above Ground Post Installations
The choice between ground set and above-ground posts ultimately depends on the specific application, site conditions, and desired aesthetics. Ground set posts generally offer more stability and longevity, making them...
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Steel Frame Building vs Post Frame Building? Which is Better?
The choice between a steel-constructed pole barn and a wood-constructed pole barn depends on factors like cost, durability, ease of construction, and intended use, and future plans. There are so...
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Difference Between Nominal and True Sized Lumber
This blog is all about wood posts and what those numbers mean followed by a little Q&A about how that and other situations impact the fit of our post caps...
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Things To Keep In Mind Before Building a Barndominium
Are you thinking about building a barndominium? There are many factors you should consider before deciding that a barndominium is right for you. We recommend you read through this to...
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How To Build a Lean-to onto an Existing Building
Adding a lean-to can be a great way to increase usable space. You can use them for many different reasons, like parking card, campers, RV's, or boats. Some leave them...
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How to Install Brackets on a Pre-Built Truss
Installing brackets on a prebuilt truss will not only add strength but also improve the aesthetics greatly. But keep in mind that installation requires careful planning to maintain structural integrity...
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How to Properly Install a Lag Bolt
Ever struggle installing a lag bolt into wood? Has it ever cracked, moved from your intended position, or just didn't come out looking great? Surprisingly there is a little more...
