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Eliminating unnecessary wood framing within walls can increase the thermal efficiency of the wall system. Less framing allows more insulation to be installed and also eliminates hot and cold spots (fr...
Advanced Wall Framing (794 KB)
Advanced framing refers to a variety of framing techniques designed to reduce the amount of lumber used and waste generated in the construction of a wood-framed house.
Advanced Air Distribution Strategies Improve Performance of Palm Harbor Homes: Building America System Fact Sheet. (185 KB)Palm Harbor Homes (PHH), one of the nation's largest producers of manufactured homes, and Building America's Industrialized Housing Partnership have teamed together to develop airdistribution and duct...
Standard practice for exterior and interior wall framing is to use a double top plate to connect wall segments.
Steel framing (24 KB)Steel framing is becoming more common in residential construction. The use of steel for framing residential construction has both advantages and disadvantages. Carefully consider both when deciding on...
Value Engineered Framing (132 KB)An effective building envelope is a key element for The size and location of doors and windows has an an energy-efficient home. Value-engineered framing impact on the thermal efficiency of the buildin...
Improved Framing and Ductwork Lower Energy Costs: McStain Enterprises, Longmont, CO. Building America Project Summary (3.9 MB)McStain Enterprises' new cottage-style homes built under the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Building America program are designed to greatly reduce energy costs and improve indoor air quality for...
Headers for windows and doors are typically supported by cripples or jack studs. These studs can be eliminated using header hangers, as allowed under the International Residential Code.
Metal or plastic drywall clips can be used to replace a third stud at a corner, at a partition intersection backing stud, or in the ceiling to replace a nailer.
The use of header stock over windows and doors in nonbearing walls is typical construction practice throughout the industry.