Framing

Crane-hoisted panels get a floor in fast, flat, and cut for ducts and utilities by Fernando Pagés Ruiz

Too much floor deflection can be troublesome by Mike Guertin, David Grandpré

Requirements for floor and wall framing, and more by Redwood Kardon, Michael Casey, Douglas Hansen

Whether it's the floor of a big house or a small addition, an accurate layout promotes smooth installation by Jim Anderson

Guidelines for working efficiently and knowing how good is good enough by Larry Haun

Even if the foundation is not square or level, getting the mudsills right will get you back on track by Jim Anderson

Everything from rafters to kitchen cabinets fits better when you get the walls square and the studs in the right places by John Spier

Establishing a sound connection between the house, the foundation, and the earth is crucial. These foundation fundamentals can help get you started. by Larry Haun

by David Grandpré

If you do the layout carefully and precut all the joists, the floor will go together quickly like a giant jigsaw puzzle by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

Whether you're building a new house or remodeling an old one, engineered lumber can give you squeak-free floors with fewer callbacks by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin

By paying attention to some basic details, you can avoid the framing mistakes that building inspectors encounter most frequently by Rick Tyrell

by Christopher F. DeBlois

If you assume the foundation is accurate, you may end up custom cutting each rafter and fussing with every miter in your trim by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin