Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
Stick and Truss Roof Framing Nearly all roofs are framed using one of two methods standard “stick” framing or newer “truss” framing...
What Is a Gambrel Roof? Although the gambrel roof is popular for certain house styles, most notably Dutch Colonials native to the Hudson River Valley, perhaps it is most familiar capping the barns that dot rural countrysides...
What Is a Ridgeboard? Part of a roof’s frame, a ridgeboard runs horizontally along the peak of a sloped roof...
What Is a Roof Soffit? A soffit is the horizontal underside of a roof overhang, an archway, a staircase, a ceiling, or a similar architectural component...
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