Framing

Structural Insulated Panels

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Structural insulated panels are a time-saving option for framing homes.

Advanced Framing Techniques

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Using advanced framing techniques saves on lumber costs and energy costs.

HGTV Dream Home 2011: Timber Frame Building

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Huge hand-hewn timbers complement the rugged style of HGTV Dream Home 2011.

Engineered Framing Advantages

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Reliability and consistency are the biggest benefits of engineered framing.

Framing Connections

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Tips on the framing that can keep your home solid for generations.

Engineered Studs

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Using engineered lumber can provide more uniformity for house framing.

Framing Windows With Less Lumber

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Optimum value engineering permits framing windows with fewer studs while keeping the structural support of the window frame.

Ladder Framing Allows Better Insulation

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Increase space for more insulation by reducing the amount of wood needed.

Structural Tie-Downs

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Structural tie-downs will greatly strengthen the wood frame of the home.

Prefabricated Wall Panels

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Prefabricated wall panels can save time and costs at the job site.

OVE and Stack Framing

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Optimum Value Engineering (OVE) and stack framing save lumber and energy.

Framing the Addition

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The crew frames the addition to the Wilsons' 70-year-old Cape Cod.

Preventing Drywall Cracks

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Prevent drywall cracks by inspecting for any problems during framing.

HGTV Dream Home 2019: From Framing to Finish

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Raised Heel Roof Trusses

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Raised heel roof trusses offer the most energy efficient roof framing.

HGTV Dream Home 2011: Raising a 3,000-Pound Wall

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The HGTV Dream Home 2011 walls are framed on the ground, then lifted into place.

Insulated Concrete Forms

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An alternative for framing houses is to use Insulated Concrete Form walls.

Build a Cover for a Window A/C Unit

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Create a wooden cover to mask a window-unit a/c front when it's not in use.