Architecture

When it comes to building structures, a pergola isn't exactly functional. It has no doors, windows or walls. The slats in the roof do not block much sun unless the structure is being used to...

House framing is the process of erecting the structural support components of a house. When framing is complete, the various components make up the skeleton of the house, providing the basic shape...

You want to finish your basement with drywall, carpeting and the rest, but wonder what to do with the bare, rough and dirty wooden floor beams running along the basement ceiling, dress them up....

Adobe houses, are houses built from bricks made primarily of clay and straw. Adobe bricks were one the first building materials used by humans. Adobe houses are found in many parts of the world....

When constructing a building, make sure your roof is strong and can brave the weather so that it can protect all it covers. One type roof to consider is a wood truss roof, which is sturdy and can...

Reinforced concrete uses extra materials like steel bars, wooden beams or fibers, along with a wire frame to help mold the concrete. The reinforcement interacts with the concrete, strengthening it...

Thatch is any dry material that sheds water. Thatching is done by applying bundled layers to a roof that overlap each other. This overlap helps to shed water that lands on the roof. Thatching...

Do you have pipes along your ceiling that you would like to conceal? Do you wish to add more interest to your otherwise boring ceiling? Consider making box beams. With a little time and effort,...

Lifting a home is a slow and somewhat challenging proposition. Consider carefully your qualifications versus the cost of having a professional lift your home.Lifting an entire home off of its...

Beams are the long pieces of wood that pull the barn together. They hold no vertical load, only horizontal tension. Ordinarily barn beams fail due to the wearing out of the connection at the...