tag: framing

showing 21 - 40 of 169 posts
< Previous 1 2 3 4 Next > Last

Sort By:

Subscribe to RSS feed

The Super-Plywood Structure

ChuckB, senior editor | June 5th, 20122 comments

NYTimes article discusses a new type of plywood that takes the place of steel and concrete.

view details

Sustainable Temporary Stairs

ChuckB, senior editor | May 23rd, 20125 comments

New product - temporary stair-system can be re-used over and over. It's safe, elegant and fool-proof.

view details

Off-The-Grid Straw Bale Getaway

RYagid, senior editor | April 24th, 20121 comment

An architecture firm known for ecologically sensitive design creates an off-the-grid cabin in the woods of California

view details

Car Cathedral

TexasTimberFrames, member | April 20th, 20121 comment

The "car cathedral" is a 20,000 sq. ft. timber frame structure that will house an amazing collection of muscle cars when completed. This incredible barn, located outside of Houston, TX, is over 53...

view details

Building Wood Windows On The Job Site

Matt Risinger, Blogger | March 30th, 2012

Nothing says Fine Craftsmanship like a site built wood window. In this video see how my carpentry crew build 5 large windows from Oak, African Mahogany, & Poplar.

view details

Model and Measure: De-Mystifying Hip Roof Framing by Measuring in SketchUp

TheTimberTailor, member | March 27th, 20128 comments

Measuring a modeled hip roof is a foolproof way to measure all the rafters for a complete hip roof. This third of 3 parts shows the process to obtain perfect measurements for rafter layout.

view details

Timber Framing Fundamentals - A book review

ChuckB, senior editor | March 26th, 20126 comments

A new collection of articles from the Timber Framers' Guild discusses subjects ranging from layout and engineering to joinery, raising and the enclosure of traditional timber frame houses.

view details

Model & Measure Part One: Hip Rafters De-mystified by Visualizing in SketchUp

TheTimberTailor, member | March 13th, 20122 comments

Visualizing the relatively complex geometry of a hip rafter can be difficult. Visualizing a hip rafter in a 3D SketchUp model is easy and confirms the old adage "a picture is worth a thousand words". This blog post is an attempt to demystify hip rafter geometry by visualizing it with SketchUp's digital capabilities.

view details

How to Calculate Rafters for Intersecting Roof Planes the Easy Way

TheTimberTailor, member | January 26th, 2012

Using SketchUp as a visual calculator can simplify rafter layout for intersecting roof planes. While common rafter layout is fairly quick and straightforward using a framing square and construction calculator watch this video to see how easy it is to layout a non-typical rafter.

view details

Weekly Wrap, Episode 2: Reframing a Garage Door Opening

DanMorrison, Executive editor, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor | January 20th, 20127 comments

In episode 2, we talk about re-framing the door opening down from an 18-ft wide hole for an overhead door to a 8-ft. hole for a pair of carriage doors.

view details

Simplify Rafter-Pattern-Layout Math with Google SketchUp

TheTimberTailor, member | January 2nd, 2012

SketchUp can be a useful option for layout and planning for cutting rafters. Check out this process for doing the math and see if it fits into your "bag-o-tricks" for carpentry or design projects.

view details

Design snapshot: Sach's covered bridge

KHS, Contributor | November 24th, 20112 comments

Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a classic covered bridge.

view details

UPDATE: DVD GIVEAWAY: 2011 Fine Homebuilding Archive DVD-ROM

reeni, FHB editorial admin | November 18th, 201131 comments

Post a comment and you could be the winner of the new 2011 Fine Homebuilding Archive DVD!

view details

A Relaxing Retreat

WarthConstruction, member | November 14th, 2011

The clients wanted to have an entertaining deck, but they also wanted to have a private covered deck accesible from their master bedroom. They wanted it to include a large fireplace as well as a few...

view details

Mountain Porch Retreat

WarthConstruction, member | November 14th, 2011

Our region has an extended outdoor season that the homeowners wanted to take full advantage of. The existing deck was not adequate for hosting large parties and had no covered space for protection...

view details

Framing Rough Openings for Prehung Doors

redwing44, Legendary author | August 19th, 201111 comments

Shims are unecessary by employing these simple tips while setting trimmers.

view details

How Little I know About Carpentry

redwing44, Legendary author | August 15th, 201113 comments

One exciting aspect about carpentry is that there is always more to learn.

view details

Design: Playing with Scale

RYagid, senior editor | August 5th, 20111 comment

Create contrast with scale to design interesting, beautiful homes

view details

Patrick's Barn: Roof Framing

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | August 2nd, 20117 comments

Framing a steep roof is both tiring and a rush.

view details

Tool Hound Favorites: Bolt-Hole Marker

JFink, Senior Editor | July 27th, 20111 comment

Today's must-have tool comes from Larry Haun - longtime Fine Homebuilding contributor, ringleader of A Carpenter's View blog, and author of the new book, out this Fall, A Carpenter's Life - My Story...

view details

showing 21 - 40 of 169 posts
< Previous 1 2 3 4 Next > Last

Stay connected with Fine Homebuilding