Thomas Martinez

Roof lifts require planning from general contractors or homeowners, who generally assume that trusses aren’t heavy. “I’m just going to use some two by four’s,” … Read more

When talking about roofs, there’s more than just which pitch you like the look of on paper. You also has to take into account some … Read more

All the pavers in the world won’t save you from mucking up your yard if you don’t have proper underlying structure. Why? Because what’s underneath, … Read more

When a homeowner looks at a wall, he sees drywall. When the framer look at it, he sees a grid of lumber with cripples and … Read more

The image of a roof is easy: A triangle atop a house. It is middle-school level geometry. Pick an angle; pick a width; go build … Read more

Roof Framing Projects often fail because they don’t understand Valley Rafters. Twice as heavy than regular rafters, these difficult beast span the intersection of two … Read more

For most people, it’s a pile of 2x8s; for structural engineers, it’s lumber with all kinds of variables that determine whether you get sagging or … Read more

It’s one of those projects, building a fence, that make you all gung-ho when the idea first comes to you, but leaves you underplanned. And … Read more

Notice the header above the garage door? It’s sagging 1/2″. As a result the door will not close propery. I’ve seen this with many homeowners … Read more

When shopping for aggregate, the supplier only deals in units of cubic yards, whereas you’re measuring your house in feet because, hey, that’s what a … Read more

There’s that corner of your basement where you’ll be putting a big aquarium or a heavy power rack. It has carried the load of boxes … Read more