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In its simplest form, a saltbox roof is a gable roof with asymmetrical planes, one long and one short side. The short side typically has a low slope, while the long side has a steep slope.
Depth of Cut In case the cut is too deep, the interlocking may not be sufficient enough for transfer of loads. On the other hand, if it's too...
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Small spaces, as small as 150-200 square feet can be enough for one or even two people, depending on the amount of room needed. There are some...
Read More »The saltbox roof is a residential roofing style that became popular during the Colonial era featuring a distinct shape that is still used in residential construction today. Read on as Mascon, Inc. shares an in-depth look at this traditional roofing style.
But the question is, “Are prefab garages any good?” In most situations, it is better not to waste your money on a prefab garage. The prefab or...
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Rebar, or reinforcing bar, is a common feature of many concrete applications. Its primary purpose is to increase the tensile strength of the...
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Equipment for lean‐to living is just the same as for traditional family camping—except that a tent is not needed. However, the tenting family would do well to bring along the canvas shelter.
When people talk about getting back to nature, and living close up to the old girl, they are really talking about life in a lean‐to. This is closer to nature than one can get in a tent, a trailer or a mobile camper. In fact, it is so close that sometimes, when the wind blows and the rain comes from the wrong direction, one lives too intimately with nature. The virtue of a lean‐to is that it is not finished—it is a shelter, usually quite rude, with three walls and a roof and nothing but open space where the fourth wall should be. To us lean‐to enthusiasts, this open space is better than any picture window because it never needs to be cleaned. Also, it is this open side that permits intimate contact with the outdoors and that, of course, is the basic motivation of campers. For one of the major rewards of living outdoors, with a roof over the family's heads, is to greet and be greeted by the morning sun while remaining lazily snug in a sleeping bag. One is not always so greeted, however, and the roof of a good lean‐to should overhang by several feet; with luck, this overhang usually is adequate to keep off the most. inclement weather. A tarpaulin, artfully stretched across the open front, will shield out as much wind and rain as one wishes. The tarp, one of the tent camper's most vital pieces of equipment, is even more essential to the lean‐to devotee.
You can mix one part of salt with three parts of water and spray that mixture on the weed. When it's dry, pour dry salt in between the pavers. It's...
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With that in mind, building a “shedcation” can be a great option if you want to become an Airbnb host. It is a great way to make extra money,...
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These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.
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Most sheds range from $1,500 to $10,000, but a small, prefabricated shed can cost as little as $300, while a custom-built shed with high-end...
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A double top plate is a requirement when building larger garages or houses, but since most sheds don't exceed 16 feet in any direction, you can...
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