Helpful articles on do it yourself projects and home improvement topics. http://www.doityourself.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:03:36 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://images.doityourself.com/assets/diy-logo.png http://www.doityourself.com Feed provided by DoItYourself.com. Click to visit. http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofingchecklist Tools: Canvas Nails Belt Tape Measures: 33'' and 16 to 20'' 20-24 oz. Framing Hammer 16 oz. Claw Hammer Combination Square Carpenter's Framing Square Carpenter's Level Nail Puller Set of Wrenches Hacksaw Screwdrivers Electric Drill Circular Saw Chalk Line Sturdy Ladder(s) Saw Horses Carpenter's Pencils and/or Felt Tipped Pen Hand Saw String Plumb Bob Clamp Air Compressor w/ Nail Gun and Staple Gun Finish Hammer Nail Set Caulking Gun Chisel Tin Snip Blueprints Insurance Materials: Pre-fabricated Roof Trusses Exterior Plywood Scaffolding Metal Flashing Drip Edge Tarpaper Composite Asphalt Shingles Staples 12 GA. Galvanized Roofing Nails Metal Fasteners Rafter Ties Plywood Sheathing Clips Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:13:29 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofingchecklist http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofingtrusses Roof framing ranges from the simplicity of prefabricated roof trusses to the complexity of cutting and assembling a complex roof design from scratch. This article will cover only the basic truss construction as this is the recommended procedure for novice builders. Roof trusses are a pre-built series of structural members designed to carry the load of the roof to the outside walls. The structural members are most often 2 x 4's or 2 x 6's. Trusses are ordered through your supply store and built in special factories to your individual specifications; however, home centers and building supply companies stock the standard sizes for most garages. garage kits usually provide the necessary trusses. If you've made some alterations to your roof line, you may need to special order them. Check with your supplier first to see if they have a special truck that can deliver and place the trusses on top of the walls. They may even have a crane truck that can gently lift the trusses and set them in place. Usually the supplier can deliver everything needed for a roof frame in truss form. If, however, you have a more custom roof line, you may need to build all or part of the frame yourself. Building your own roof frame is also well within reason for the novice although we would advise consulting with local professionals and more detailed carpentry books for more information on rafters. If you plan to heat the garage and insulation is to be placed between the rafters, the space must be wide enough to provide for the thickness of the insulation. Rafters are placed at 12, 16, or 24 inch intervals. Check your local building code. The size, spacing and span of the roof rafters must be coordinated to effectively carry a given load weight for your area. This load includes such factors as roofing materials and snow or ice accumulation. Most Common Mistakes: Ordering inaccurate trusses. Neglecting to inspect the trusses upon arrival at the building site. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:07:50 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofingtrusses http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofinglayout Just as you measured for spacing of the wall studs, you will need to measure for, and mark the location of, the roof trusses on the cap plate. Check your local building code for proper size and spacing. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:01:45 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofinglayout http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofingsheathing Step by step instructions to sheathing a roof. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:59:07 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofingsheathing http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofingsoffits Instructions for installing soffits in a new roof. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:52:50 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofingsoffits http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofingfeltsapply How to apply roofing felt to a new roof. Part of a complete project. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:49:06 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofingfeltsapply http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofingshingles Instructions for applying shingles to a new roof. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:42:44 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/roofingshingles http://www.doityourself.com/stry/5-ways-metal-roofing-increases-home-value Many people are considering metal roofing as a viable roofing option. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:37:36 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/5-ways-metal-roofing-increases-home-value http://www.doityourself.com/stry/accenting-your-home-with-a-roof-dormer A roof dormer is much more than just a beautiful accent to your home. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:26:34 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/accenting-your-home-with-a-roof-dormer http://www.doityourself.com/stry/add-a-gable-roof-to-your-front-porch Add curb appeal and value to your home with the addition of a gable roof to your front porch. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:22:52 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/add-a-gable-roof-to-your-front-porch