This framing essentials guide goes over how to frame windows, walls, corners, and doors. Learn the Framing Basics from a pro, click here now!
The leading online guide to framing corners from the DIY and How To Experts. This article will focus on corner framing techniques
Framing calculator for building stud walls. Calculates the number of studs, sheets of plywood, and top and bottom plates needed.
This framing essentials guide goes over how to frame windows, walls, corners, and doors. Learn the Framing Basics from a pro, click here now!
Have you ever wondered how far apart are studs and been confused when you heard or read 16 on center or 16 oc? No need to get confused with this lingo! We're going to break it down for you in this article all about stud spacing in construction.
STUDS are spaced on 16-in. or 24-in. centers. The length of the stud determines the overall height of the wall. Standard stud length is 92% in. KING STUDS are
Straightforward construction, common materials, and low embodied carbon are just some of the benefits of this superinsulated assembly.
[Editor's note: Roger and Lynn Normand are building a [no-glossary]Passivhaus[/no-glossary] in Maine. This is the 12th article in a series that will follow their project from planning through construction.] I’ve always enjoyed watching new homes being built. From the humble beginnings of a simple hole in the ground, a job site gradually changes as a succession of tradesmen arrive daily to craft concrete, lumber, roofing, windows, drywall, copper pipes into basic shelter, before giving way to a parade of cabinets, appliances and other finishing touches.
Are you going to be framing a door in an interior wall? Check out this detailed tutorial about how to frame a wall with a door.
Boost your construction skills with our guide on wall framing basics and proper framing techniques. Sturdy walls lead to resilient buildings!
Low Cost High Performance Simplify. The double-stud wall is a well established method for creating a very economical, durable and high R-value assembly in new construction - and is one reason it’s included as one of the basic 475 Smart Enclosure System assembly types. We know pushing standard code-minimum construction
Timber Frame Post Detail for a precast concrete foundation wall system called Superior Walls, which is often used by architects and builders.
Minor tweaks make a major difference in the finished wall