When framing an interior wall, the wall has to be plumb and in the same plane. Building a wall can be done on the floor, then lifted it into place, or built in place. These tips will assist you with house framing.
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Tim Carter talks about the advantage of prefab frame walls on a home construction job.
Tim Carter demonstrates some important tips about lally columns, wood beams and bearing points.
Tim Carter demonstrates some important tips about the rough framing at a doorway.
Tim Carter demonstrates some important tips about the rough framing at a doorway.
When framing a door, there are several factors to consider. The door framing could be different for interior and exterior doors, and if the door is being framed in a load-bearing wall.
Tim Carter is on a rainy jobsite where AdvanTech OSB Flooring is being installed.
A framing square will help you when cutting a roof rafter. The framing square has the math done for you. Just follow these tips when framing your roof.
Wood beams can range from load bearing to decorative wood beams. Faux wood beams can be made to look like a variety of styles. But if the wood beams are to be load bearing, it is best to consult structural engineers to determine beam design.
Tim Carter describes wall sheathing technology of 2010 and sheathing materials used from the late 1800's to the present. Wall sheathing not only helps protect the house from weather, but adds structural strength.
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