Dead load refers to the weight of the structure itself. Selecting rafters, beams, and joists requires an understanding of product features. Rafters, or roof beams, are sloped, structural members that ...

These pre-cut panels fit between roof rafters or joists, controlling heat loss and gain. Prchal recommended fiberglass batts for their affordability, accessibility and ease of installation.

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Like wainscoting and crown molding, coffers add architectural detail and visual interest. “A coffered ceiling is essentially ...

While drywall ceilings are most people's go-to, they're not a good fit if you want to keep your basement ceiling accessible.

As winter fast approaches finding ways to heat your home without jacking up the electricity bill is becoming a hot topic.

Light fixture and labor costs affect the cost to install recessed lighting. See how the price of this home improvement ...

Whether you're building or buying a house, here is why you do (or don't) want a concrete slab and the benefits and drawbacks ...

Petaluma firefighters responded to two small, unrelated fires overnight Thursday at a nursing home and a movie theater, ...

Understanding types and classes of SRDs, leading edge vs. non-leading edge, solutions for aerial lifts and more.