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    Advantech 5/8 Interior Wall?

    I have about 5 sheets of Advantech OSB left over from setting my roof, and I was wondering if I could use them on the interior? Reason I ask is that we're in a cold climate and while its OSB on one side, the other side is red which you use the ZIP tape to cover. I've already used regular OSB...
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    How to back into Max Live load?

    Last year we had 5' of snow on our roofs so when designing my shed, I upgraded the rafters. At some point I will get a PE stamp but I'm curious if I could at least get a ball park for now on what snow depth my roof can hold? All the calculators online give you the max span. I guess as long as...
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    Strapping on rafters?

    I'm knee deep, 8 days in on getting my shed done and have run into a little issue. I'm off about 1/2 on the rafter spacing on the right side of the shed. The left side is ok and runs clean 16" OC. Since I am doing this alone, I'd rather not have to drop a chalk line and cut these roof boards...
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    Options to remove 10x12 pitch joists?

    Final stages of getting the roof squared away for my new shed. Overall its 14x20 and here is what the current plan calls for on the truss design: What I would like to do is maximize storage and open space. I know I know. A contradiction. Storage is only boxes, light things and XMAS...
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    Work in Progress : 14x20 Shed with loft

    So after reviewing some local shops and online, I figure at this point I know enough to at least give this a shot. Zero carpentry skills but the bench here with this group seems good enough that I might get this done. Also for me this is kind of personal because my father built our garage when...
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    Hello from Amesbury MA

    New shed for the yard is in the works and after sampling a lot of designs, a few quotes and two visits to local dealers ( Reeds Ferry and Post Woodworking ) I've decided that I have to do this myself. So, for today after reviewing some flooring options I came across this site and it seems to...
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