Walls

Before tearing down a load-bearing wall, you need to adequately support the structure by Scott Grice

by Kenneth C. Kelley

Scott Grice shares his method for framing rough door openings efficiently by Scott Grice

by Keith Wilson

Study results: Structural insulated panels win out over conventional framing  by Chris Ermides

A tour of a SIP manufacturing facility reveals that efficiency begins on the factory floor by John Ross

Quick Curve Plates by Justin Fink

Build them on the floor, lift them with specialized jacks, and eliminate extra footsteps wherever possible by Lynn S. Hayward

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

by Mike Guertin

Framing exterior openings precisely will make installing the windows and doors a breeze by John Spier

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

Delivered to your site, prefabricated panels can save time and improve quality on production houses or a custom home by Fernando Pagés Ruiz

Stack the deck to ensure efficiency by cutting and preassembling the parts you need by Jim Anderson