You've Heard of Roof Trusses but What are Floor Trusses?
You've Heard of Roof Trusses but What are Floor Trusses? Here’s a picture of a floor truss system from a home I recently sold in Beavercreek. They have a bottom cord, a top cord and triangles in between. They are typically made of 2x4s and end up being stronger than traditional floor joists of dime
Nail Plates. What are They?
Nail Plates. What are They? Have you ever tried to drive a nail or run a screw in a wall in your house and your nail bends or the screw just won’t seem to grab? You may be up against a nail plate hidden behind the drywall. These protective plates are installed by your builder to protect things like
Foundation Haunches
Foundation Haunches Foundation haunches are protrusions from the foundation wall that are designed to carry a load. For instance, to carry the weight of a concrete porch. Without a haunch to sit on the porch could settle over time as the earth below it compacts over the years. Because the haunches a
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