Roof Pitch And Attic Space
- 02.01.10
- General Carpentry, Roofing, Construction Math, Framing, Roofing
- 3 Comments
I answered a question recently about a someone’s possible attic space, this is what they wanted to know -> “How much space will I have in my garage attic if it is 25′x25′ and the roof pitch is 6?” I believe this person was trying to put a room in the attic of the [...]
What Is A Yard Of Concrete?
- 11.07.09
- Concrete, Concrete, Construction Math, Yard of Concrete
- 2 Comments
What is a yard of concrete, fill dirt, gravel, etc.? Well a yard is actually a cubic yard of whatever material. That is like saying I have a box that is three feet wide, three feet long, and three feet deep of some material.
How is this used in construction? This [...]
The First Carpenters Square
- 10.26.09
- Uncategorized, Construction Math
- 2 Comments
Do you need to square a large project like a deck or flooring layout? The Greek math guru Pythagoras came up with a simple rule to make a 90 degree angle. Its the 3-4-5 triangle. This is applied to a project by measuring 3 feet on one leg, 4 feet on the next [...]










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