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Roof Trusses vs Stick Framing - Pros and ConsThere are two ways to put up a roof;The stick framing method - the traditional method, still very popular,The roof truss method - the modern method used in..

How To Tie A New Wall To An Existing BrickworkWhen you are planning to build a new extension to your home, or additional wall to your garden wall, you come up against the problem of how to tie the new..

How To Reinforce RenderRender and plaster might easily crack under stress and deflation in the process of building construction and in usage. Fibreglass reinforcing mesh and metal mesh laths are used ..

Masonry Joist Hangers - Timber to MasonryMasonry joist hangers are used, where masonry walls would meet with the timber floor. Using joist hangers would eliminate the labour extensive work of making h..

How To Choose The Right Joist HangerJoist hangers connect joists without cutting holes in walls or in other timber elements. They also prevent the risk of damp penetration to the ends of the timbers. ..