DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson takes you along for the ride as she constructs a fully functional backyard studio complete with personalized roof framing and an attached outdoor seating area.

WASATCH RIDGE, Utah (KUTV) — A construction worker was killed and three others were injured after a sudden gust of wind caused several roof trusses to collapse. The contractors were installing trusses ...

NEWPORT - A worker has been airlifted following an incident that occurred at a construction site earlier today. The construction project involves adding onto the structure that houses Lex Wine and ...

Many installers make the mistake of assuming the supporting walls are level, but starting on an uneven base will cause your roof frame to lean. Check the top plate height across the entire perimeter ...

The first steel roof truss was installed early Monday at the Athletics’ Las Vegas ballpark, marking a major milestone on the $2 billion project. The massive truss, which weighs about 200 tons, was ...

Most outbuilding plans start with the basics: how much room is needed, where the structure will sit, and how it will be used once it’s built. Most outbuilding plans start with the basics: how much ...

The Detering Company has expanded its Multi-Family Division to include lumber, roof and floor trusses, and engineered wood components, adding to its existing offering of millwork, doors, hardware and ...

One of the most memorable quotes that I recall from my time as a framer in the 1970s is “When in doubt, add a stud!” The rationale was that more wood is better, stronger, and more likely to pass ...

Intolerable risk. That was what came to Todd Keller’s mind when Granite Construction looked at the design-build solicitation from the Federal Highway Administration in 2022 to rebuild a section of ...

Steam Frame, Valve’s next VR headset, has been announced, but the company has yet to reveal the price. However, the company says its goal is for Frame to be cheaper than its first VR headset. Steam ...

In modern building projects, whether homes, commercial buildings, or even large sheds, much of the structure that determines strength, cost, speed, and reliability lies beneath the visible finishes.