Introduction Occasionally we would have a client express concern that the snow building up on their commercial low-slope roofs would melt all at once and their roof/storm drainage systems won’t be able to handle it. It seemed like it would be good to know how much water a given amount of snow could turn into. I looked …
What is Dimensional Lumber? Dimensional lumber is simply lumber that is produced with standardized dimensions. Standardized lumber dimensions such as “2 x 4” allow for a multitude of efficiencies in construction. Subcategories of dimensional lumber include appearance framing lumber, beams, joists, light framing lumber, planks, posts, stringers, structural light framing lumber, studs, and timbers. The lumber …
How Much Do Different Types of Pavers Weigh? The weight of a paver depends on the dimensions of the paver, the type of material used to make it, and the manufacturer’s formulation of that material. Stone pavers made from the same type of stone can also vary in weight somewhat depending on which quarry the …
I participate in the Amazon affiliate program and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on this page. Introduction In this article, I’m going to explain what a hip and valley factor is, show you the math, and give you a pretty comprehensive table where you can look up the hip and valley factors …
Introduction Knowing material weights is extremely important when you’re planning on putting things on top of a roof. You have to avoid structural loads that exceed the design strength of the roof and the roof’s supporting structure. I thought it would be helpful to have an easy way to look up the weight of 2×6 …
Thermal Expansion Calculator This calculator uses the values presented in the thermal expansion table below. Thermal Expansion Calculator Thermal Expansion Calculator Type of Material: Material Length: feetinchesmeterscentimeters Start Temperature: °F°C End Temperature: °F°C Calculate Change in Length: New Total Length: Clear Calculator Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion Explained The coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) …
I participate in the Amazon affiliate program and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on this page. Introduction There are three basic ways to express roof slope. Roof slope can be given in degrees, as a percentage, or as a rise-in-run ratio, otherwise known as standard roof pitch. 1. When you express roof …
I participate in the Amazon affiliate program and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on this page. What is a Roof Pitch Multiplier? A roof pitch multiplier, also called a roof pitch factor, is a number that you use to find the actual surface area of a pitched roof or the length of a common rafter. …
I participate in the Amazon affiliate program and may earn commissions from purchases made through links on this page. Introduction The weight of snow is a vital piece of information. There are parts of the building code that are based on knowing how much additional weight a structure will need to support due to the …