Version 3.7.1 - 04.18.2025
- Enabled wood grain texture for the following truss types: flat.
- Added metal plates for all attic trusses.
- Added an attic furring option for attic trusses.
- Fixed a minor bug in the gable cut option for attic trusses.

Version 3.7.0 - 04.13.2025
- Enabled wood grain texture for the following truss types: attic, symmetric cathedral, cathedral, cambered, tail bearing, coffer, tray, and parallel chord.
- Added the following Parallel Chord truss type: 10/10.

Hi Paul.  I'm very happy to hear that the engineered foundation is still solid.  Your present solid rock base is quite the change.

Did you get settled in Spain before Brexit?

Many changes here as well. Our cabin property was involved in a wildfire 3 years ago last month. Most of the trees on our 3 acres were burned or toasted dead. The cabin was not touched, but the gazebo to the west and 2 outbuildings to the east were incinerated. Fire hot enough to melt the aluminum chiminea fireplace in the gazebo. 100's of surrounding acres of national forest turned into black sticks.

Good to hear from you.

Don

Version 3.6.9 - 04.10.2025
- Enabled options for wood grain texture for lumber in the global settings.
- Enabled wood grain texture for common and scissor trusses.
- Added a Quad Howe and Penta Howe option for common trusses.
- Fixed a minor bug with 4/2 scissor trusses with raised heels.
- Fixed a minor bug with the bottom chord of certain common trusses.

All the walls could probably be 2x4's. How much snow load would the roof need to be built to hold?

You can use this tool to help with that...https://ascehazardtool.org/

Quote from: shelbyriffe on April 09, 2025, 11:20:31 PMWe use an electric oil heater

....something like one of these? 

Is the floor insulated underneath? The walls? The ceiling or roof?

What are the sources of air borne moisture? Showers? Cooking? and so on.

Hello,
I built a tiny home (16'x12') on pier blocks, raising it about 12 inches off the ground. It's framed with studs, joists, pressure-treated cross boards, and plywood. I painted and caulked the exterior, and it has a window AC unit and two windows, but no plumbing inside. While it's been a good house, I face a problem with condensation on the walls and floor during winter. We use an electric oil heater, and I suspect it's a ventilation issue. The floor consists of two sheets of OSB (3/4"), a vapor barrier, and snap flooring. I've confirmed there are no leaks from the roof or walls.

I'm looking for solutions beyond a dehumidifier for winter. I'm considering capping the exterior gap since it's on pier blocks, which might help retain heat, but I worry about air stagnation underneath. I can't keep anything on the floor without it developing moisture. Any suggestions?

Hello,
I am constructing a tiny cabin measuring 8' x 12', built on skids and resting on concrete piers over a gravel foundation. It will feature a shed-style roof and a front porch.

The tallest wall reaches 11.5 feet, and I'm considering whether to use 2x6 lumber for the framing. I initially planned to use 2x4 for the rest of the structure, but I'm uncertain about the taller wall's ability to support the shed roof.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

At the behest of some users who use this plugin for large agricultural buildings, I will be adding at couple more options for large trusses. Specifically a "Quad Howe" and a "Penta Howe" common truss option. The "Penta Howe" truss is suitable for trusses that measure up to 100' in span (or greater). I had a little fun with this:

The barn I show with the tractor has a 92' span truss with a 36" raised heel. Top and bottom chords are 2x8 with 2x6 webs. The trusses are double ply (3" width) and spaced at 4' on center.
After I modeled this, I thought, what could a guy do with a garage like this? Okay, realistically I don't need an aircraft hanger for a garage, but 36'x36' sure would be nice.

Well its been a while, we sold the house, the foundation is in one piece and the house has not moved, which in comparison to my ex neighbors is a complete success. The responce we got from this site was much apreciated and helped so much during the planning and build..

Since I was a busy poster, the family and I have settled in Spain, built a restaurant in an old garage, and have been busy getting that up and running, we are in year 2, with it doing well every month since opening, thanks to my wifes cooking and control. Me I'm just the maintenance guy, profesional plantain and avacodo shopper and recycling expert, I now have time to spare.

I will be shortly posting a new thread, hopefully with photos that last. Its something diferent but probably aplicable.

Site- mountainside, but within a village, 400 year old dry stone terraces with solid rock below....Will need input again for foundation, as I'm not planning on chisling away tons of solid rock !

Best wishes to all