If I were your friend and had to give you just one solid piece of advice - insulate the underside of your floor.

Tutorial 70 - Advanced Framing Options for Windows (11:03 min.)

Version 3.9.9 - 05.09.2025
- Updated the Connect Corner tool to work with non-orthogonal walls.
- Fixed a bug with the in-wall column tool for gable walls.
- Enabled Advanced Framing Options within the window module.
- Added the Advanced Framing Options parameter within the Windows tab of the global settings.
- Fixed the callout for right handed slider (OX) windows.
- Enabled zero stool extensions and zero stool projections for all window casing options.

You're thinking in exactly the right way—treating your initial small home not as a "starter" or "temporary" structure, but as phase one of a master plan for a long-term home. Many people retrofit additions to homes never designed to be added onto, which leads to disjointed layouts and expensive rework. You have the rare opportunity to avoid that. Hire an architect or residential designer now to design the entire future home, even though you'll only build part of it initially.

Most people try to save money with cheaper versions of expensive things. But the real trick is to cut out anything that's unnecessary work. Flat, square, simple. Durable, not fancy.
Focus on systems that do multiple jobs at once — like SIPs (structure + insulation) or plywood (sheathing + wall finish). Use what's fast and good enough.

I'm not sure I understand your question, are you going to cut birds mouth on both ends?

I am planning on building a 20'x12' shed roof cabin (monopitch) on my property and need some help with the framing, especially the side walls.

I have a question about the front wall being 12' high and the back wall being 8' high, using 2x6 lumber. When I cut the bird mouth on the rafters to fit the back wall, the other end rests on the front wall without contact. Is this the correct approach or does it need to be adjusted for better support?

Can anyone help me with some advice? Thanks!

Version 3.9.8 - 05.04.2025
- Added the Connect Corner tool to the Medeek Wall Tools II toolbar.
- Updated the Opening Copy tool with the left and right hand slider window.
- Fixed a specific bug related to glulam columns with a vertical offset equal to the wall bottom plate thickness.


Tutorial 69 - Connect Corner Tool (9:12 min.)

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