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Owner-Builder Projects / Re: 12x16 on skids in WI
Last post by tgraydon - Today at 01:43:17 PM
Love your cabin! Are there plans available?
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Owner-Builder Projects / Re: Shed roof cabin constructi...
Last post by Don_P - Today at 09:18:20 AM
It would be stronger with a single, lower, birdsmouth notch. The upper notch being in the end quarter of span is allowed up to 1/4 of rafter depth but "allowed" is not necessarily best practice. That will weaken the rafter. If you do it that way keep the upper notch as minimal as possible.  A stronger way would be to cant the top plate to the rafter angle (which means stud tops cut at an angle and plates ripped at the angle) or rip and install an angled cant strip on top of the plates *.
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Referral Links / Re: Medeek Floor Plugin
Last post by Medeek - Yesterday at 12:49:35 AM
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Referral Links / Re: Medeek Floor Plugin
Last post by Medeek - November 29, 2024, 10:31:36 PM
Version 0.9.9w - 11.25.2024 thru 11.29.2024
- Fixed multiple bugs with metric units within the attribute libraries and edit menu.
- Fixed a bug with offset joists and metal bracing, blocking and insulation.
#5
Owner-Builder Projects / Re: Shed roof cabin constructi...
Last post by MountainDon - November 29, 2024, 09:20:48 PM
The notch in a rafter is called a birdsmouth. Two birdsmouth would be required for a shed roof rafter. Each sits on the top plate.
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Owner-Builder Projects / Shed roof cabin construction q...
Last post by ks2 - November 29, 2024, 12:20:28 AM
Hello
Would likr some advice please.  Putting together plan for a shed roof cabin.  I stuck on how the rafter ties into the top plates.  I can see how cutting a pocket on the shorter wall will do but im stuck on how the taller wall will accept the rafter.
What are your thoughts.

#7
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#8
Referral Links / Re: Medeek Floor Plugin
Last post by Medeek - November 24, 2024, 05:20:34 AM
Version 0.9.9v - 11.24.2024
- Added a "Web Shield" option for PinkWood (PKI) I-Joists.
- Fixed multiple bugs with the floor preset module.
- Fixed a bug related to metric units within the edit menu.
- Updated (Manufacturers: LP and PinkWood) links on the Floor plugin website.





They now have this new option called "WebShield":

#9
Referral Links / Re: Medeek Floor Plugin
Last post by Medeek - November 23, 2024, 06:44:51 AM
Version 0.9.9u - 11.23.2024
- Added the "CFS" floor family: ClarkDietrich, JoistRite and TotalJoist.
- Added additional logic for non-standard joist sizes for Open Joists (TriForce).
- Addressed some minor bugs with metal bracing and other advanced options for top chord bearing trusses (Open Web and Steel).
- Added a built-in steel material option for rim joists.



Let me know on any other floor framing system(s) that I should add.
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Referral Links / Re: Medeek Floor Plugin
Last post by Medeek - November 20, 2024, 02:11:23 AM
Version 0.9.9t - 11.19.2024
- Added the "Open Web" floor family (RedBuilt™: Red-L, Red-M, Red-S, Red-M, Red-H).
- Added the following TriForce Open Joists: OJ3-14, OJ4-14, OJ3-16, OJ4-16.
- Added the "Steel Truss" floor family (Nucor®: K-Series).
- Added a removal parameter for sill plates.