Trusses vs. Rafters

Tidbits from the Top Trusses vs. Rafters   Rafter is a commonly misused term, similar to the way “Kleenex” is used for facial tissue or “Wirsbo” for crosslinked polyethylene tubing used for in-floor heat and other plumbing applications.  A rafter describes a...

Gutters

Tidbits from the Top Gutters   Installing gutters is a great way to mitigate water problems.  Water falling from the eave will super-saturate the soil and cause erosion which can be a very serious issue if the soil is eroded to the point of undermining the...