Roe Osborn

Calculating Stairs

Overall rise and run, riser height, and headroom are just some of the factors to work out for a safe and comfortable stair.
Installing T&G Floor Sheathing

Glue and nail the sheathing to the joists for a solid, flat base for wall framing and finish flooring.
Installing Floor Joists

With mudsills and support beams in place, fill in the joists to complete the floor framing.
Installing Support Beams

Here's how to assemble and set the long built-up beams that bear the weight of the floor framing.
Floor Framing Starts with the Mudsills

If you want to get the first-floor platform right, squaring and leveling the mudsills is a critical first step.
Basic Saw Techniques

Follow these essential tips from builder Roe Osborn to make crosscuts and rip cuts and cut sheet goods and trim.
Choosing and Adjusting a Circular Saw

Beyond the choice of sidewinder or worm-drive, there are many other saw and sawblade features to consider.
Frame Engineering

Understanding the forces at work in a house frame is a prerequisite for framing the building.
Components of a House Frame

Here's a glossary of all the parts of the frame from mudsills to collar ties.
Evolution of the House Frame

We can trace the history of framing from timber frames through balloon frames and platform frames.

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Roe Osborn

Calculating Stairs

Installing T&G Floor Sheathing

Installing Floor Joists

Installing Support Beams

Floor Framing Starts with the Mudsills

Basic Saw Techniques

Choosing and Adjusting a Circular Saw

Frame Engineering

Components of a House Frame

Evolution of the House Frame

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