Wall Framing

The wall framing section describes in detail the process of assembling the walls and attaching them to the foundation. We'll talk about things like the strengths  and weaknesses of the framing, how important sheathing is, nailing schedules, and spacing.

This is the section that I'm currently adding information to so new articles will be appearing here over time.



Framing Definitions
Written by Steve Schwettman   

First, we need to make sure we are speaking the same language. Let's start with some definitions of common framing terms and what they mean for our project.

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Framing Basics
Written by Steve Schwettman   

There are several details that must be considered before we can begin our wall framing. Understanding these issues before we begin will reduce the chance for problems while we work.

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