Lumber Package Calculator: Stud, Plate & Header Takeoff
The panic: You’re standing in front of a stack of lumber, holding your list of measurements, and there’s something about seeing all those 2 x … Read More
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Gambrel Roof Pitch Calculator: Slopes, Area & Shingles
Gambrel Roof, Gambrel roofs has two slopes on one side, rather than just one straight line. This results in high ceilings but not necessarily tall … Read More
2/12 Roof Pitch Calculator: Angle, Rafter, Low Slope
On paper, a 2/12 pitch seem flat, but when you walk on one, it’s easy on the feet and just as subtle from the street: … Read More
Single Slope Roof Pitch Calculator: Rise, Rafter, Walls
It looks clean. It is also a pain in the rear-end if you don’t do your math correcty on one. The math isn’t really hard, … Read More
Pergola Roof Pitch Calculator for Low-Slope Drainage
So you get started building a pergola. Select strong posts. Pretty beams. You might also add some nice lighting. First rain falls. Oh no, your … Read More
Roof Pitch Height Calculator: Ridge Rise & Peak Height
The geometry holding things up is invisible, but you can feel the roof’s weight as you stand under it. Is there enough room to stand … Read More
Barn Roof Pitch Calculator: Gambrel Angles & Rafters
Go out and look at some of those Midwestern or New England barns. Notice how the roofline seem almost too generous for its frame. Side … Read More
Date Countdown Calculator: Calendar vs Business Days
I’m sure at this point you’re thinking “counting days should be intuitive”. But that’s only true if the number doesn’t matter. If the number does … Read More
PSI to Bar Pressure Converter (kPa, atm, mmHg, inHg)
Comparing measurement systems is a key part of checking tire pressure. You’ve got an owner’s manual in one hand, and a tire gauge in the … Read More
Countdown Days Hours Minutes Calculator: Exact Timer
Yeah, you know what I’m talking about. There’s a project due or a plane to catch in X number of minutes/hours/days. You look at your … Read More