The roofs of our homes have one main purpose, to keep the rain out. While they also help keep the heat and cold in our homes, as well as helping us to avoid a sunburn, their main purpose is to keep the rain on the outside, so that we can stay nice and warm on … Read more
Most homes are built with peaked roofs to provide for adequate runoff of rainwater and prevent accumulation. But not all homes are built with peaked roofs. There have been a number of homes built at one time or another with flat roofs, especially in areas of the country which see little rain. Some architectural styles … Read more
The term plywood is actually a very generalized term, even though what most of us consider to be plywood is an engineered wood product made of laminated wood veneers, where adjacent layers are laid perpendicular to each other. Nevertheless, while that is plywood, so is OSB, MDF and a number of other engineered sheet products … Read more
Trusses and rafters are the two methods used for framing the roof on a home or other building with a pitched roof. Rafters are the more traditional approach, having been used since men first started building permanent dwellings. Trusses aren’t quite so ancient, even though they were first used about 2500 bc. Modern trusses, used … Read more
Modern homes don’t have enough storage space. Closets are getting smaller, and you rarely find a house built with linen and coat closets anymore. Basements are an option, at least in those areas of the country where one can be put in. At a time when most of us are accumulating more and more possessions, … Read more