Framing

Another chance for Montpelier's wood beams to shine by Scott McBride

A pro shares a framing method for high-performance stairs that resist cracking, shrinking, and warping by Rick Arnold

If this product is environmentally friendly and stronger than sawn lumber, what's not to like? by Rob Yagid

Copper- and borate-based preservative treatments have proven effectiveness, but structural plastics are more durable by Scott Gibson

by Daniel S. Morrison

Forget about packing the web; fasten wood to the top, and hang the floor framing with top-mount joist hangers by John Spier

Forget the jacks and temporary framing; install the two-piece header one half at a time by Roger Ross

Smarter strategies can save money, speed construction, improve energy efficiency, and cut down on job-site waste by Joseph Lstiburek

Laminated-veneer lumber lets you assemble big beams without a big crew by John Spier

A temporary form and laminated plywood stringers make building these stairs easier than you might think by Mike Guertin

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

Tips from a custom framer make the engineered-lumber learning curve easier to negotiate by John Spier

Dramatic strength combined with zero shrinkage puts engineered beams and headers on more and more job sites by Scott Gibson

These simple site-built beams are the backbone of the house, so make sure you build them straight and set them level by Rick Arnold, Mike Guertin