Architectural vs. Engineer scale systems – what’s the difference?

Architectural vs. Engineer scale systems – what’s the difference?

ByChris Grubb Reading Time: 2 minutes

Before software had become commonplace at all levels of structural design and production, plans were designed and represented on paper. Common scales types were established to represent different sizes of structures and sites across different sizes of paper. The scales represent a particular relationship between the actual size to the scaled size on the paper….

Is the pitch of a hip and valley the same as a main rafter?

Is the pitch of a hip and valley the same as a main rafter?

ByChris Grubb Reading Time: 4 minutes

Simple is seldom a word you’ll hear used in modern construction—least of all when talking about roofs. It’s not often that today’s estimators and framers will ever come across a simple gabled roof with a consistent pitch, no dormers, hips, or valleys. These features drastically change the design and complexity of the construction and you…