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Framing

Reducing A New Home’s Resource Footprint

December 27, 2018

An organized waste stream and the use of recycled building materials were key to keeping the trash-to-materials ratio low.
The California FHB House Framing in Pictures

October 25, 2018

Strategic use of engineered lumber and steel connectors in this high-performance home allow for open living spaces while also meeting seismic requirements.
Air-Sealing a High-Performance House

October 10, 2018

A red pen, a plan, and careful air-barrier installation are essential when building an energy-efficient home
Thermally Broken Roof Framing

October 9, 2018

The builders of the 2018 FHB House illustrate how unique hardware from Maine Deck Brackets helps them to reduce thermal bridging and leave room for exterior insulation.
Subfloor Sheathing

September 25, 2018

AdvanTech subfloor stands up to the rain until the house is dried in.
Framing the First Floor Over the Pan Deck

September 19, 2018

The penalty for a durable elevated slab is a time-consuming framed floor assembly
Framing With Engineered Lumber

September 11, 2018

Second-floor framing and the kitchen and living-room lid.
Framing Shear Walls on the Slab

September 5, 2018

A mix of sole plate heights and wall heights adds some complexity.
FHB House Video: The Building Envelope

August 20, 2018

To build this resilient, durable, high-performance house, the team began with a unique foundation and a framing plan optimized for insulation.
Efficient, Strong Framing

July 6, 2018

California 2018: A powerful emphasis on advanced framing techniques for a passive house.