Slope percentage is a way of describing how much elevation is gained over a given distance. It can be used to describe the steepness of a hill, the slope of a pipe, or the incline of a sidewalk. How do you calculate slope percentage? You can calculate the slope percentage by dividing the total elevation […]
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If you’re an architect, designer, or builder, you’ve likely heard of Masterformat. Masterformat is a standard used to organize the specifications of construction documents. What is MasterFormat® Masterformat® is one of the standards developed by CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) and is the one you’ve most likely heard of. Itwas created to help make sure that
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Photo © scott tennant (cc-by-sa/2.0) The long and short of it (no pun intended), is that blocking is often required for floor joists prior to installing the subfloor, depending on the length and span of the specific joist. What is blocking and why is it used? Blocking is the process of installing pieces of lumber to assist
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