I refer to your training and the article ‘Do you know your basics?’, in particular question 8 on calculating the length of the hip rafter where the roof pitch is 30° and span 6 m. The formula and ...

A well-built frame is critical to the quality and longevity of a structure. While the responsibility for building design rests with the architect and the engineer of record, the framer has a large ...

Just because it's a tiny home that doesn't mean there's no space for luxuries. Ashley Menegon has installed a Japanese-style bath in his miniature residence, although he's yet to try it. Mr Menegon, ...

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