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Framing

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.
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.
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Save Time and Avoid Callbacks with a Solid Subfloor Assembly

Pair the right tools with tested products for a quality finish.
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
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Examining some of the important factors when choosing products for ceilings and roofs

The median size of a new, single-family home in 2017 was 2,371 square feet. As houses get bigger, of course, so do their roofs. That has increased the demand for larger…
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Dörken Systems – An Ally in the Pursuit of the Net-Zero Ideal in Construction

To achieve a Net-Zero designation, today’s builders need to focus on using products that deliver energy savings, durability, and occupant health and comfort. Air and moisture barriers play a critical…
Framing With Engineered Lumber

Second-floor framing and the kitchen and living-room lid.
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Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors and Fasteners Make the Strongest Partners

Parts, however solid and sturdy they are, won’t hold themselves up. They have to be fastened in place. That’s why we offer a complete line of fasteners that are designed…
Framing Shear Walls on the Slab

A mix of sole plate heights and wall heights adds some complexity.