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.)

I found a couple wildland firefighters who love to work and fall trees to do the work for me recently.  Didn't cost much and worked HARD!  I was impressed!

Version 3.9.7 - 04.30.2025
- Added a "Chord Angle" output parameter for arched doors and windows within their respective HTML menus.
- Added glulam and steel columns into the in-wall column module for all wall types.
- Enabled a wood grain and an end grain material for glulam columns within the in-wall column module.
- Added a "right" hand slider window and updated the existing slider name to be a "left" hand slider window.

Quote from: OlJarhead on April 23, 2025, 02:00:04 PM Cool!  I do see some of the others now and then and still pop in often.

I hope to get some forest thinning done this year but have to run smaller saws now or hire someone -- if I knew someone who would do the falling I'd probably hire them for a weekend and see what they can get done!

We have many standing dead ash trees that I'd love to take down, but my wife's father had a tree accident that left him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life....So she is not too keen on me taking down trees, especially dead ones.....which is fair....

So far enough trees are falling in our woods to keep my firewood supply up, but we don't really have to worry about thinning from a fire perspective like you guys out west....