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Modern House Framing and the Pythagorean Theorem
The relationship between carpentry and the Pythagorean Theorem is believed to be around 4,000 years old. The modern house framing industry would not be possible without the use of this theorem. It is applied in nearly all aspects of home building. Some examples would be roof framing, squaring foundations, and walls to name just a [...]
Gustav Stickley & Craftsman
Gustav Stickley, born on March 9, 1858 in Osceola, Wisconsin was a furniture maker, architect and the leading spokesperson for the American Arts and Crafts Movement. He popularized the Arts and Crafts style of architecture during the first two decades of the 20th century.
Gustav Stickley believed that a house should be constructed in harmony with [...]
Metal Roofing- Designed To Last a Lifetime
Replacing a roof is costly and fraught with problems. Every building/home owner prefers a roofing system that has the longest interval between re-roofings. A metal roofing system has the longest lifespan among all roofing systems available today, although the initial installation cost can be a limiting factor. Metal roofs have been in existence since a [...]