They complain a lot. Negative people tend to whine a lot, convinced that the whole world is against them. They are usually the victim of lousy weather, a difficult boss, bad luck, and their upbringing. They rarely step back to look at other factors â such as a lack of energy, creativity or simply hard work.
Country: I'm planning a DIY loft conversion project. I plan to strengthen the (ceiling) joists by sistering with wooden joists. The ceiling joists are 4.5 by 1.5 whilst the floor joists in the house are 7 by 2 (actual measurements).From my knowledge of beams (joists), the stiffness varies with the width and the cube of the height.he ceiling joists are 4.5 by 1.5 whilst the floor joists in the house are 7 by 2 (actual measurements). From my knowledge of beams (joists), the stiffness varies with the width and the cube of the height.
Determining Roof Pitch. The angle, or pitch, of a roof is calculated by the number of inches it rises vertically for every 12 inches it extends horizontally. For example, a roof that rises 6 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run has a 6-in-12 pitch. Knowing the pitch of your roof is useful when designing an addition, installing skylights, or cutting new rake boards. Here's an easy, safe way to determine the pitch from inside your attic.