Framing / Discussions

...framing depends on a lot things, everything from your design, local building codes, and what lumber is available nearby. Here is our page all about choosing the right wood for framing, it will help you chose the right one for your project –  Timber choices for Wood Frame Construction of Homes In your particular case, h...

Standard exterior plywood sheathing (on top of ext stud wall, underneath finish ext siding) has formaldyde, glues all of which are toxic.  What can I use that will be non-toxic, or at least much less toxic? Thank you very much! pier charter OSB and plywood exterior sheathing no longer contain Urea Formaldehyde, so they...

...framing, insallation, interior and exterior walls.  Termites and woodrot have eaten the exterior walls posts and beams. And as it is 15 ft in the air with sun exposure I hope never to paint the exterior.  Suggestions?   Anytime you are looking for a structural solution like this you would need to consult with an engine...

Do you have any experience with this system and know how it would compare to regular OSB sheathing with a fully adhered sheathing membrane? ZIP Sheathing is a pretty hot topic with some differing opinions. The ZIP System is a structural sheathing intended for walls and roofs, with an OSB base and WRB (weather resistive...

We had a water leak in our basement earlier this year and when the contractors started pulling off damaged drywall we were disgusted to find that our basement wall framing was rotten in multiple areas and the insulation was full of mold behind the vapor barrier. The scariest part is that our house was only built in 200...