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Framing

Reducing A New Home’s Resource Footprint

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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