Metal roof trusses, just like wood trusses, have their advantages and disadvantages. Some builders prefer to the metal roof truss because the building of a structure is all about precision and metal has a more precise measurement than wood. Safety is also an issue when deciding to use a metal roof truss or a wood […]
Build Truss: Things To Remember When You Are Building a Truss
Trusses are very important structures of many buildings. It helps to build a safe roof system. It is often seen in small sheds and storage buildings. To build truss is not very difficult. Below are some tips to help you build truss on your own. Before building truss, you should always remember to take the […]
Fireplace Lintels – Provide Horizontal Support To Your Fireplace
A fireplace lintel represents a wood, steel or concrete structure acting as a horizontal support to a fireplace. It is a load bearing member that also serves the decorative purpose. Uses of Fireplace Lintel Structural use: A fireplace lintel refers to lintel and post architecture element used in most of the civilization style architecture. Using materials […]
What Is a Brick Lintel: Plan, Fixing and Structure
Windows and doors generally need support to avoid crumbling in the middle, brick lintel provides this support. The reason why a support is needed is that stones, however thick, they have little or no lateral strength. It means stones don’t have a strong support. However, a brick lintel can give this support. Apart from providing support […]
When Steel Trusses Are Preferred In a Structural Design
Steel trusses and wooden trusses are used frequently in structural designs. It sometimes become confusing what we should use under what conditions. Generally, a steel truss is used in a span greater than 10 meter. You may be asking yourself why a span greater than 10 meter. Actually in larger spans using wooden truss is uneconomical and also […]