Carpentry and woodworking guides
The questions that come up on the job, answered with the actual numbers and the code section behind them.
- Roof Pitch Chart: Angles, Slope and Rafter MultipliersEvery pitch from 1/12 to 24/12 in degrees, percent and rafter multiplier, drawn to scale.
- How Far Apart Are Studs?Why studs sit at 16 or 24 inches, what the code allows and how to find them in a finished wall.
- 2x4 Dimensions and Actual Lumber SizesWhat a 2x4 really measures, with a size chart for boards, framing lumber and posts.
- How to Frame a WallA 14-foot wall from cut list to plumb, with the details an inspector looks at.
- How to Build Deck StairsFrom the total rise to cut stringers and treads, inside the IRC and AWC deck guide limits.
- OSB vs Plywood: Which Sheathing Should You Use?The same span ratings, different behavior when wet. How to choose for roofs, walls and floors.
- Door Rough Opening SizesA size chart for common doors and how to frame the opening with kings, jacks and a header.