Dominion Truss, a roof truss manufacturer in the northeast, has this great page of truss terms, giving a definition of the parts of almost any …
Lumber Dimensions
Basic lumber dimensions are not as basic to many people as you might think they are. I get asked about actual lumber dimensions on a …
State Building Codes & Building Permits
State Building Codes Finding building codes and construction permits in your state can be difficult as evidenced by the numerous requests for help I get …
Span Tables
Construction Span Tables I often get asked by engineers, architects, and designers (and farmers) about the span tables for dimensional lumber. So, I have compiled …
Board Foot Calculator
Simple Board Foot Calculator This board foot calculator from the University of Missouri is the most straightforward and simple to use board foot calculator I …