Framing

Go inside a floor-panel factory and outside at a job-site installation

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

by Jeff C. Johnson

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

by Steve Hamilton

by Rob Munach

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

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

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

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