An exception are the end walls of a gable-roofed house; these usually run parallel to rafters and joists but must bear the weight of wall framing. wind and seismic loads, which produce lateral stresses on a house, are managed by tightly interlocking framing members. plywood sheathing or wood or metal cross-bracing interconnect framing members. Birds build nests, lions make dens and rats drill holes for themselves; it is only human being that rent houses and makes themselves slaves. in this course, you will learn how to build your own house without the stress and become a landlord. On paper, building a home appears to be very affordable. however, while the numbers on paper might add up to an attractive price, you need to consider the construction costs of building a house that are not planned for. for instance, while lumber might have a certain cheap price today, if your build is delayed, that framing cost could go up. the initial “easy” questions as i expected (can a house build itse...